Manipur Police Arrested Juvenile for MLA Residence Vandalism in Imphal

IMPHAL: Manipur police have arrested one juvenile in Imphal West for allegedly being involved in the vandalism of the residence of a legislator. The accused was apprehended from Awang Khunou Maning Leikai under Patsoi PS, Imphal West District.

The police arrested the juvenile for his alleged involvement in the vandalism of the residence of MLA Sapam Kunjakeswor (Keba) Singh of BJP on November 16, according to the reports.

With the arrest of this juvenile, a total of 46 persons involved in the vandalism of the residence of elected representatives have been arrested so far.

The violence broke out on November 16 after the discovery of the bodies of civilians abducted by armed militants in Jiribam, including an infant and an elderly woman.

The public outrage over these killings led to attacks on the homes and properties of several ministers and MLAs. In response, some ministers have fortified their residences with barbed wire and increased security measures.

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh reiterated his government's commitment to safeguarding the democratic right to peaceful protest while strongly condemning the acts of vandalism. "I have repeatedly denounced the violence and expressed support for those genuinely protesting the killings of innocent

In the follow-up actions of the area domination operation, the police also recovered a large number of arms, ammunition, and explosives at a place located in Keirao Khunou, Imphal East District, on Friday. 

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