A mob, comprising of Meitei women, locked down a police station in Thoubal district of Manipur in protest against suspension of a cop in connection with the parading video case.
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The mob locked down the Nongpok Sekmai Police Station on July 31. Notably, the officer in-charge of the Nongpok Sekmai Police Station, K Premkumar Mangang also belong to the Meitei community.
After locking down the police station, the mob reportedly placed sandbags at the entrance of the police station. However, the situation was brought under control soon after senior state police officials pacified the mob.
The mob issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the police administration in Thoubal district, demanding withdrawal of the cop’s suspension order.
They said that it was beyond his control to manage the mob since there was a total breakdown of law and order on May 3 and 4 in the district.