Guwahati, June 9 -- A volatile situation erupted in Manipur on Monday as supporters of a shutdown enforced by the Meitei group Arambai Tenggol allegedly assaulted an Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) and his escort from Bishnupur district.

The incident, which occurred at Nambol Thongkha, Bishnupur, cites escalating tensions across Manipur's valley districts following the recent arrest of a key Arambai Tenggol leader by the CBI.

The assaulted officer, identified as Additional SP Wangkhomba Okramcha, was on patrol along Tiddim Road (NH-150) with the district SP to assess the law-and-order situation amidst the 10-day total shutdown. As their convoy reached Nambol Thongkha, a group of protestors reportedly blocked the road and began...