Guwahati: A wave of chaos swept through Imphal East as sporadic incidents of firing and protests unfolded, culminating in the storming of the residence of Additional Superintendent of Police, Moirangthem Amit Singh, MPS. According to reports, more than 200 armed miscreants launched a brazen attack, resulting in the abduction of the Additional SP and his escort.
The officer, Amit Singh, assigned to the operations wing of the Manipur Police, has been hospitalized, and his condition is reported to be stable.
The armed assailants, arriving in vehicles, vandalized the residence of Moirangthem Amit Singh in Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai, under Porompat PS of Imphal East district. Additional security forces swiftly responded to the situation, leading to a confrontation that left two individuals injured—Rabinash Moirangthem and Kangujam Bhimsen—both admitted to JNIMS Hospital, Porompat.
During the incident, the armed miscreants abducted the Additional SP and one of his escorts. Prompt police action and search operations led to their rescue from Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai area. Both victims were subsequently admitted to Raj Medicity for medical treatment.
“Firing incident at the residence of Addl SP, IW, Moirangthem Amit, MPS On 27th February, 2024. Armed miscreants numbering about 200 coming in vehicles stormed at the residence of the Additional Superintendent of Police, Shri Moirangthem Amit Singh, MPS, s/o Dr. M. Kulla Singh of Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai, under Porompat PS of Imphal East district. The armed miscreants vandalized the household properties at the residence,” the Manipur Police posted on X (formally Twitter).
Simultaneously, security forces conducted search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts. The efforts resulted in the recovery of a significant cache of weapons, including a 7.65mm pistol, an 8mm Bolt action rifle, a 9mm CMG with Mag, fired-out 2-inch mortar shells, 2-inch mortar bombs, hand grenades, and a Rs Motorola, all seized from Imphal East district.
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The police have confirmed the registration of a case in this matter, and an investigation has been initiated.
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