In a significant breakthrough, Manipur Police have arrested six individuals and detained one juvenile in connection with the November 16 attacks on properties belonging to elected officials. The arrests bring the total number of apprehensions related to these incidents to 41, marking substantial progress in the ongoing investigation.
According to police reports, three suspects were taken into custody in Kakching district on November 22. The arrested individuals were identified as Mayanglambam Harison Singh (28), Wahengbam Samson Singh (32), and Yengkhom Chandrashekhar Singh (57). The following day, law enforcement detained three more individuals in Imphal West: Mutum Rojen Singh (28), Laishram Bijoy Meetei (21), and Jameson Thokchom (20), alongside a juvenile.
The arrests are part of a broader effort to address unrest that has recently escalated in the state. Property attacks on elected officials have emerged as a flashpoint amid growing tensions linked to ongoing political disputes and violent incidents in the region.
Law enforcement has intensified security measures across Manipur to prevent further unrest. Checkpoints have been established, and patrols have increased along key transportation routes to safeguard essential supplies and maintain order.
The recent property attacks are seen as part of a larger pattern of discontent, prompting local authorities to expedite investigations while maintaining strict security protocols in affected districts. Officials reaffirmed their commitment to bringing all perpetrators to justice and restoring stability in the region.