Two shoplifters nabbed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 25 2013:
Two shoplifters were detained and later arrested for stealing articles from the stalls run by nationals of Thailand at the ongoing Sangai Festival on November 24 around 8.50 pm, according to a press note issued by IGP (L&O-I) L Kailun.
The arrested shoplifters have been identified as Md Zaved Ali (23) s/o (L) Md Ito of Kshetrigao Chandam Leikai and Md Noushat Khan (22) s/o Md Jahuruddin of Kshetrigao Chandam Leikai.
Regarding early closure closure of ticket counter of the festival on November 24, the police officer clarified that it was done in consideration of the safety and security of the visitors.
But 6 pm, the venue was full and the excessive crowd becomes difficult to manage and maintain order.
Hence, it was asked to stop selling further tickets to reduce the crowd volume.