One held for snatching service weapon, cop suspended
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 26 2022:
A man, who allegedly snatched the service weapon (AK rifle) of a policeman when a police team attempted to break down a gambling (Lagao Khaoba) event at Khurai Lamlong under Porompat police station on October 24, has been arrested.
Meanwhile, the policeman to whom the firearm was issued has been suspended for failing to stay vigilant.
According to a police report, a video of the said incident went viral on social media.
In this regard, a team led by Imphal East additional SP (LO) Pramesh Arambam went to the spot for investigation and the man who snatched the gun was later identified as Puyangbam Tarzan (25) s/o (L) P Gowad of Khurai Sajor Leikai.
Tarzan was arrested from Khurai Social Youth Club premises by a team of Porompat PS around 3.30 pm on Tuesday.
After warning him against repeating such acts, Tarzan was released on execution of a PR Bond and handed him over to the members of Khurai Social Youth Club.
On the other hand, in connection with the incident, a head constable attached to the Reserve Line of Imphal East district police has been suspended from service for being careless and failing to protect the weapon issued to him.