Imphal: A leader of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol (AT) has been arrested in connection with the murder of a differently abled man in Imphal West district of Manipur.
The accused, identified as Longjam Khaba Singh (35), was arrested on Sunday from Mongsangei Makha Leikai Arubam Leikai near Puthiba Laibung Complex.
The victim, Md Chesam Abdul Kadir, a resident of Paobitek Mayai Leikai, went missing around midnight on June 11, and his body was later found buried at Samurou Naorem in Imphal West district.
The body was exhumed on June 17 in the presence of an executive magistrate, a forensic team, and the victim’s family members.
A total of ten people have been arrested in the case so far, including seven members of Arambai Tenggol. The police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
The incident has led to protests and condemnation from various Muslim organisations in the Imphal Valley.
A criminal case is under investigation, and the authorities are working to gather more evidence and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The arrest of the Arambai Tenggol leader is seen as a significant step in the investigation, and the police are likely to face pressure to ensure that the case is resolved quickly and fairly.
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