3 incidents of violence in Nagaland

KOHIMA: The nodal officer (police) of Nagaland elections, L Jamir, told the media here on Monday evening that three major incidents of violence took place in Wokha, Monyakshu and Atoizu constituencies.
“In Akuk village of Wokha district (under Bhandari constituency), stone pelting was reported in the morning between the supporters of two political parties at 6.30 am.Gunshots were also fired. However, it could not be ascertained which side fired the shots. Three persons were injured in the incident,” he said, adding that police had to fire eight rounds in the air to bring the situation under control. The injured have been evacuated to hospital and are reported to be safe, he added.
In Mon district’s Monyakshu constituency, unidentified persons pelted security personnel with stones, the police said. An ITBP jawan and a Nagaland Police personnel sustained injuries in the incident.
Another firing incident took place in Awotsakili village, barely 200 meters from polling station 2 in Atoizu constituency. Altogether there were three firing incidents between 10.30 am and 1 pm here. Reinforcement was sent to the spot but Jamir said there was no report of casualty or destruction of property. “Underground elements are suspected to be involved in the incident,” he added. A few cases of skirmishes and heated exchanges between supporters of rival political parties were also reported in Mokokchung, Wookha, Mon, Zunheboto and Tseminyu.
Meanwhile, a Madhya Pradesh Police constable died on the spot when a vehicle carrying the police met with a road accident near N Longchum in Wokha district. Three others sustained injuries. “The mortal remains of the deceased are being brought to Wokha for necessary formalities,” Jamir said.