Violence erupts in Manipur’s Churachandpur after attack on Hmar leader
Tensions erupted in Manipur’s Churachandpur district after Richard Hmar, the General Secretary of Hmar Inpui, was assaulted by unidentified assailants on Sunday evening.
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A number of gunmen attacked a mosque here on Friday and an explosion was heard, police said.
Witnesses and residents said the explosion occurred inside the Imam Zaman mosque complex in Qala-e-Najarha area, Tolo News reported. Police have cordoned off the area.
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Many worshippers were inside the mosque when the explosion took place, Tolo said.
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Tensions erupted in Manipur’s Churachandpur district after Richard Hmar, the General Secretary of Hmar Inpui, was assaulted by unidentified assailants on Sunday evening.
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