Thoubal, Oct 21: Four daily wage workers were allegedly assaulted by individuals claiming to be strike enforcement volunteers near Pechi village in Manipur’s Thoubal district during a 48-hour general strike.
The incident took place at around 5.45 pm, leaving one of the workers injured.
The four workers have been identified as Phurailatpam Nanao Sharma, Md Amjad Khan, Md Sarij Khan and Md Rajak Khan.
According to the information available, the workers were intercepted by individuals claiming to be enforcing the general shutdown, leading to a physical confrontation.
Following reports of the incident, joint teams from Nongpok Sekmai Police Station and Yairipok Police Station reached the area and rescued all four workers.
Police have registered a suo motu case at Yairipok Police Station and initiated an investigation to identify and apprehend those involved in the alleged assaul
On 20.10.2026, at around 1745 hrs, four daily labourers, namely Phurailatpam Nanao Sharma, Md Amjad Khan, Md Sarij Khan and Md Rajak Khan were stopped by a few miscreants near Pechi village, Thoubal District. The miscreants, claiming to be volunteers enforcing the 48-hour general strike, allegedly manhandled the civilians, resulting in injuries to one of them.
Upon receiving information about the incident, police teams from Nongpok Sekmai PS and Yairipok PS promptly responded and rescued all four individuals.
A suo motu case has been registered at Yairipok PS and further investigation is underway.
The public is requested to remain calm, refrain from spreading or believing rumours.
— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) October 21, 2026
Authorities have appealed to the public to maintain peace, refrain from unlawful activities and avoid believing or circulating unverified information.
The incident has raised concerns over the safety of daily wage workers during the ongoing shutdown.
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