Meitei militant group arrested for abducting and assaulting police personnel
Members of Meitei militant group arrested for abducting and assaulting police personnel.
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The Manipur Police made a significant breakthrough on Sunday by apprehending two individuals suspected of abducting and assaulting four police personnel in Imphal East district. The accused, identified as 25-year-old Taibanganba Sanoujam and 40-year-old Moirangthem Bobo, are believed to be affiliated with the Meitei militant group Arambai Tenggol.
Following the arrests, authorities have intensified search operations to locate and apprehend other individuals allegedly involved in the incident.
Details of the Incident
The abduction and assault of the four police personnel, namely Ram Bahadur Karki, Ramesh Budhathoki, Manoj Khatiwoda, and Md Taj Khan, took place on Saturday along National Highway 2 at Koirengei in Imphal East district. The officials, who were stationed at the Kangpokpi Police Station, were reported missing before being released blindfolded later that day.
The victims were reportedly subjected to brutal physical assaults before their release, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for swift justice.
Response and Repercussions
In response to the incident, the Committee on Tribal Unity declared a 24-hour total shutdown in the Kangpokpi district on Sunday as a mark of protest against the abduction and assault of the police personnel.
The recent attack adds to a series of security breaches in the region, with Manipur grappling with ongoing ethnic clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities since May 2023. The violence has claimed numerous lives and displaced thousands of individuals from their homes.
Previous Incidents
This incident marks the third attack on security personnel in recent weeks, following similar incidents on April 27 and May 8. In the earlier incidents, Central Reserve Police Force personnel were targeted by armed miscreants in separate incidents in Bishnupur district.
These incidents underscore the volatile security situation in Manipur and the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in maintaining peace and order in the region.
As investigations continue and efforts to restore normalcy intensify, the arrests of the two suspects represent a crucial step towards ensuring accountability and justice for the victims of such heinous acts.
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1. members of Meitei militant group arrested for abducting assaulting police personnel
2. Two members of Meitei militant group arrested for assaulting police personnel.
