Imphal: Seven individuals, including five minors, were apprehended on Monday for their involvement in nighttime assaults on civilians. The arrests came in response to reports of attacks in areas around Paona Bazar and Thangal Bazar, Manipur.
Upon investigation into these incidents, the Manipur police swiftly identified and detained the suspects from various locations across Imphal West and Imphal East districts.
Among those arrested were Khumukcham Brainny Singh, 19, of Kongba Makha Nandeibam, and RK Ronish Singh, 22, of Keishampat Thokchom Leikai, Imphal West. Five minors were taken into custody as individuals in conflict with the law (CCL).
The arrests followed the circulation of CCTV footage on social media capturing the assaults on civilians during the night. Subsequently, a case was registered at the City police station for further investigation into the matter.
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Notably, the Manipur police had also apprehended two members of Arambai Tenggol on Sunday for their involvement in the abduction and assault of four police personnel.
The victims, who were abducted and assaulted at Koirengei in Imphal East while en route to Kangpokpi police station, belonged to neither of the two conflicting communities.
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