Manipur fire Churachandpur Assam: Police vehicles engulf in flames mysteriously in Majuli Guwahati: A suspicious fire incident occurred last night at the Garmur police station in Majuli, Assam, where two police vehicles were allegedly set ablaze by unidentified individuals. The vehicles, bearing registration numbers AS306173 and AS307523, were parked in the regular parking spot of the police station, just a few meters away from the main building. Fortunately, the fire did not spread to nearby buildings or cause any harm to human life. However, the vehicles sustained significant damage. According to a police source, the fire was noticed in three vehicles, but two were completely engulfed in flames. The fire and emergency services responded promptly, controlling the situation and preventing a major mishap. An investigation into the incident is expected to be launched soon to determine the cause of the fire and identify those responsible. The source also said that while it has been suspected that the fire may have been the handiwork of miscreants, they are also checking for technical snags as well.
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Imphal: Armed miscreants allegedly destroyed medical equipment worth Rs 45 lakh in Kangpokpi, Manipur on Sunday.

The targeted equipment, including an ultrasound machine, was being transported in a private van from Guwahati to Imphal.

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The van was intercepted near the district headquarters by the armed men, who then set the equipment on fire at the Thomas ground.

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This incident occurred amidst a district-wide shutdown called by the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) and the Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, demanding the withdrawal of the government’s decision to resume bus services in the wake of recent ethnic clashes between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities.

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It may be mentioned that some outfits are opposing the resumption of bus services, viewing it as an attempt to downplay the ongoing tensions in the state.

They had earlier called for a 24-hour shutdown on Saturday, which was extended for another day on Sunday.