Imphal, 05 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : A large number of BJP workers tried to storm the ongoing Assembly Session in the morning defying the curfew. The BJP workers were stopped by the security personnel at Khoyathong Traffic point. Police had a hard time in controlling the situation. Tear gas shells were used to disperse the crowd. BJP members were protesting over the state government ’s cancellation of DPC for 2013 constable candidates.

All the roads leading to the Manipur Legislative Assembly were blocked today by authorities using barb wires amidst curfew announced within 1 km radius of the assembly complex. Large number of police deployed at various locations diverted all the vehicles not letting them pass through the assembly road. It may be mentioned that Imphal West Deputy Commissioner Ningthoujam Geoffrey last night issued an order for imposition of Sub-Section 2 of Section 144 of CRPC within the 1-km radius of the Assembly complex starting from last midnight till 5 this evening. The curfew has been imposed to avoid any untoward incident on the last day of the Monsoon Session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

A large number of BJP workers tried to storm the ongoing Assembly Session in the morning defying the curfew. The BJP workers were stopped by the security personnel at Khoyathong Traffic point. Police had a hard time in controlling the situation. Tear gas shells were used to disperse the crowd. BJP members were protesting over the state government ’s cancellation of DPC for 2013 constable candidates.

On the other hand, JCILPS Students Wing took out agitation at Muji Khun Leirak, Thangmeiband. Police fired mock bombs and tear gas shells when the agitating students tried to march towards Assembly. The tussle continued after 10 minutes and there was heavy clash between the protesters and police personnels.