Amidst continuing violence in Manipur, the official residence of the state's only woman minster was set on fire by some miscreants?today, officials said.
Manipur Minister's Official Residence Set On Fire In Imphal
Kipgen?was elected to the state assembly in the last year's assembly elections from the tribal dominated Kangpokpi assembly seat. She?is the only woman minister in the 12-member ministry headed by Chief Minister N?Biren Singh
Manipur violence: Security personnel guard
Manipur violence: Security personnel guard
The bungalow of Industry Minister Nemcha Kipgen in Imphal West district's Lamphel area was targeted late this evening, NDTV reported.?However, no one was inside the quarters when the incident took place.
Firefighters reached the spot and doused the flames before the blaze could spread to the neighbourhood.
Kipgen?was elected to the state assembly in the last year's assembly elections from the tribal dominated Kangpokpi assembly seat. She?is the only woman minister in the 12-member ministry headed by Chief Minister N?Biren Singh.
She was also among the 10 Kuki MLAs who have demanded a separate administration.?
(This is a developing story. More details are awaited.)
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