Imphal, 15 December 2016 ( Evening News ) : Lilong Nungei remained tense after last night's violent clashes between the people of two neighbouring villages. The village under Lilong Police Station looked deserted today after most people left their homes in the wake of the violent incident. People today burned a Honda Activa at Nungei Mayai Leikai. Security measures have been tightened in the area.  Manipur Police and Paramilitary forces have been maintaining a strict vigil in the area. Even though Security arrangements have been tightened in the neighbourhood the tension gripped the villagers.

After the villagers left their houses after a violent incident in Lilong Nungei last night, 5 houses were set on fire, one Grocery shop was looted by miscreants. A water pump was damaged at the fish farm of Thongam Shyam and a large quantity of fish was also stolen. The violent incident occurred last afternoon around 4 when people of Nungei Muslim khul fire on the neighbouring Meitei village. The houses which were set on fire belonged to Laishram Mukta, Laishram Ganga, Laishram Ibomcha and Irungbam Dinesh. Villagers of Nungei Meitei khul immediately reported the incident to Lilong Police and Imphal West District police station. However Nungei Muslims blocked the road and prevented police from reaching the spot till 5.30 pm.   Thoubal District and Imphal West District Police led by SP dispersed the people by firing tear gas shells.