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Imphal: Teacher succumbs to injuries after assault, mob blocks road

Imphal, Feb 29: A teacher died on Monday after allegedly being physically assault by suspected NSCN (IM) cadre at Aimol Satu, triggering mob violence, police said.

T S Hegin Haokip (48) of Molnam village, was apprehended by suspected NSCN (IM) militants last night around 7 PM and was severely assaulted, a senior police officer said.

Imphal

He succumbed to his injuries this morning, triggering tension among ethnic Kuki population of the area. The body of the deceased was taken by a crowd from his village towards the residence of a suspected killer at Aimol Saitu village.

They were stopped due to random firing by suspected NSCN (IM) men, the officer said.

Later, the crowd regrouped and blocked Imphal-Moreh route and prevented vehicular traffic.

It also torched a few shops, he said, adding the situation is under control.

PTI

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