Imphal.
The violence that broke out in Manipur in May last year is still not stopping. Recently the houses of many ministers and MLAs were burnt, due to which the people here are living in fear. However, the police is continuously taking strict action. It has arrested seven more people for damaging the residences of MLAs on November 16 in Imphal Valley.
Let us tell you, these arrests have been made in the last two days. Police said that three people were arrested from Kakching district on Friday. Meanwhile, Imphal West District Police arrested four people on Saturday. With these arrests, the number of people arrested on charges of arson at the residences of elected members has increased to 41.
Those who looted property identified: CM
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday said the suspects involved in looting the property of ministers and MLAs during the protests on November 16 have been identified and legal action has been initiated. He further said, ‘In the name of democratic movement, some gangs looted and burnt the houses of ministers and MLAs. The suspects have been identified through CCTV and appropriate legal action has been initiated. I feel ashamed to say publicly that such things are happening in Manipur.