Assam: 7 Manipur police trainees injured in clash at Police Academy in Golaghat

Golaghat: A clash erupted between two groups of Manipur Police trainees at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy at Dergaon in Assam’s Golaghat district on Saturday night, leaving seven injured.

The incident began with a verbal altercation between two trainees, allegedly sparked by one bringing liquor into the academy premises. This escalated into a physical confrontation, injuring several others.

Seven trainees received medical attention, with three requiring treatment at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital. The remaining four were treated and released from a local hospital.

Assam Police DGP GP Singh confirmed the incident, saying that the scuffle at the Police Academy took place amongst young trainees from Manipur.

“They’ve been briefed in no uncertain terms to follow instructions and protocols of training institute from drill to discipline to decorum. No scope would be presented to anyone to deviate from the principles that guide training in our Academy.

“Any aberrant behaviour would be corrected through tough training measures,” he added.

Manipur Police has dispatched a senior IPS officer, M Pradip Singh, to investigate the situation. They have assured real-time monitoring and control of the situation.

 “A senior officer from Manipur police, M Pradip Singh, IPS is being deputed tomorrow to Dergaon to take stock of the situation. The matter is being monitored by Manipur Police on real time basis and situation is under control,” Manipur Police said in a post on X on Saturday late night.