A TV journalist and a policeman were injured in separate incidents of shooting by miscreants in strife-torn Manipur, disrupting Christmas celebrations. The journalist, L Kabichandra, was shot at in Ukhrul district, while a policeman and volunteers were injured in Kangpokpi. Manipur CM N Biren Singh condemned the attacks, calling for calm and unity.
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