Situation tense as students threaten self immolation

Imphal, Sep 13 (UNI) Tension gripped Manipur today as three students, including a girl, threatened to immolate themselves over the denial of education owing to the teacher's stir.

Three students, Longjam Kanta of Mayai Lambi College, Khunaijam Jibanlata and Yumnam Bijoy Singh of Liberal College have announced they would immolate themselves today. However, so far there was no report of an immolation bid.

Police, CRPF and the Indian Reserve Battalion were stationed at strategic locations of the city, since early morning.

As the students hinted they launch their agitation near the Raj Bhawan and the Chief Minister's official residence at Imphal a large number of personnel were stationed at the two places.

The students of the aided colleges in Manipur were not having regular classes as the teachers were on a fast unto death demanding fulfillment of their demands.

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh had said the government cannot concede to the demands of the teachers.

The students said they had decided to take the ultimate step as they were denied education.

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