Imphal: Two persons were killed in the police firing on Sunday in Ukhrul district of Manipur during protest against imposition of Section 144 (CrPC) in the area. Twenty others have been injured.
The incident occurred when they were participating in a rally organised by United Naga National Council (UNNC), a civil body, to oppose imposition of prohibitory orders for an indefinite period in Ukhrul town bordering Myanmar.
As some activists turned violent, police fired tear gas shells and then opened fire to bring the situation under control, police said.
The seriously injured person has been hospitalised here.
Section 144 CrPC was imposed for an indefinite period in Ukhrul district two months back after killing of an Ukhrul Autonomous District Council member Murshalung allegedly by NSCN(IM) militants.
(With additional information from PTI)
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