Residents in Manipur's Kamjong district set a temporary Assam Rifles camp on fire during protests against continuous frisking and harassment. The situation escalated when Assam Rifles personnel stopped timber transport, despite a local MLA's intervention. The confrontation led to the firing of tear gas and air shots, further fueling the unrest.
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