7 more arrested in Manipur for arson at legislators' residences

Manipur CM said suspects involved in looting properties of ministers and MLAs during protests on November 16 were identified and legal actions initiated

PTI

Imphal, Updated At : 12:35 PM Nov 24, 2024 IST

A woman mourns the death of her son Khundrakpam Athouba, who was killed after ethnic violence broke out in Borobekra, during a funeral in Jiribam in the northeastern state of Manipur, India, November 22, 2024. REUTERS

Manipur Police arrested seven more people for causing damage and engaging in arson at the residences of legislators in Imphal Valley on November 16, an official statement said on Sunday.

The arrests were made in the last two days.

From Kakching district, police arrested three persons on Friday, the police statement said.

From Imphal West district, police arrested four persons on Saturday, it said.

With the arrests, the total number of people arrested for arson at residences of elected members reached 41, the statement added.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday said that suspects involved in looting the properties of ministers and MLAs during protests on November 16 were identified and legal actions initiated.

"In the name of democratic movement, some gangs have looted and burnt the residences of ministers and MLAs. Suspects have been identified through CCTV and appropriate legal actions have been initiated. I feel ashamed to publicly to say that such things are happening in Manipur," Singh had told reporters.