A mob attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Imphal, Manipur on Friday night, setting it on fire. The attack came amid a prolonged crisis in the state, which has seen widespread violence and protests.
The mob, which was reportedly made up of supporters of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO), a tribal group that has been protesting against the BJP-led government in Manipur, stormed the BJP office in Singjamei area of Imphal. They broke into the office and set it on fire, destroying furniture and other belongings.
The police were called to the scene but they were unable to stop the mob. The fire brigade also arrived but it took them several hours to extinguish the flames.
The attack on the BJP office is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have taken place in Manipur in recent months. The crisis in the state began in November 2022, when the KNO launched a series of protests against the BJP-led government. The protests have since turned violent, with several people being killed and injured.
The BJP has been accused of failing to address the concerns of the Kuki community, which has long felt marginalized by the government. The party has also been criticized for its handling of the crisis, which has led to a breakdown in law and order in the state.
The attack on the BJP office is a sign that the crisis in Manipur is far from over. It is also a reminder of the deep divisions that exist in the state, which have been exacerbated by the BJP's rule.
The government has condemned the attack and promised to bring the perpetrators to justice. However, it remains to be seen whether it will be able to restore peace and order to the state.
