Imphal: Manipur police arrested one Arambai Tengol member, identified as Khullem Sanjeep, for his alleged involvement in the recent assault on two Naga individuals and for extorting money at gunpoint using sophisticated weapons.
According to the police statement, Sanjeep, also known as Bhim from Naoremthong DC Road, was allegedly involved in the crime committed on September 31 in the Lamshang area. The accused has been remanded to police custody.
Earlier, one cadre of the proscribed underground outfit, Kangleipak Communist Party, was also arrested in connection with the case.
Manipur police took swift action amid rising tension in Senapati district, where the Naga People Organisation had imposed a 24-hour total shutdown in the district starting at 4 pm on Saturday, in protest against the assault on two Naga individuals and frequent extortion activities.
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