In the early 1960's, UNIP was also growing rapidly. In the Chinsali area, party officials tried to persuade Lumpa disciples into registering as voters and joining a political party. There was violence, and several people were killed in the disturbances of 1963­64. An army onslaught in July 1964 saw the village razed to the ground and over 70 followers killed and many injured. There were reprisals and more killing. Alice Lenshina surrendered and was placed in detention.