Imphal, 09 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Students of Maharaja Bodhachandra College, Royal Academy, Wangkhei and Pioneer Academy, Palace Compound today took out a rally from Palace Compound to Sanjenthong demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the state at around 2 in the afternoon. Around 10 students were injured in the scuffles between the protesting students and police personnel. Police halted the rally in front of the City Convention Centre and major commotion ensued. Additional police forces arrived at the scene and fired tear gas shell and smoke bombs to disperse the students. In retaliation, infuriated students pelted stones towards police. However, police put the volatile situation under control in time and prevented any further commotion. Meanwhile, similar rally was taken by the students of Enlighten Knowledge, Sangakpham demanding implementation of ILPS in the state. Police thwarted the rally at Sangakpham Market.

Students who were injured in the scuffle between police and students are admitted at different hospitals in Imphal. First year student of DM College of Commerce, Md Laishangkhong Fazal and Class 12 student of Pioneer Academy, Angom Suranjit who were hurt by tear gas shell on knee are lodged at JNIMS. Another student, Elangbam Rojit of Brighter Academy, New Checkon is also admitted at JNIMS due to suffocation from smoke bomb. 10 students including 6 girl students of Royal Academy of Science, Wangkhei were also admitted at Advanced Hospital after they were fainted during the commotion. However, they were discharged after administering first aid.