It is suspected that the village volunteers tried to barge into the premises to loot firearms as they had earlier posted on social media that they needed more weapons to fight off attackers
India News: At least one person was killed as security personnel opened fire to disperse a large number of 'village volunteers' who allegedly attempted to barge into the Manipur Police Training College (MPTC) at Pangei in Imphal East district.
A 24-year-old youth was killed while two others were injured after security forces opened fire to disperse a mob of 'village volunteers', who reportedly tried to loot firearms from the Manipur Police Training College (MPTC) armoury in Imphal .
"The incident took place on Tuesday night when a large number of local youths, mostly village volunteers, gathered at the MPTC gates and tried to barge into the premises, with some even succeeding in their endeavour," PTI reported quoting an official.