Situation tense : PCR
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 26 2023: The situation is still "tense" but under "control", said Manipur Police Control Room.

While the security forces conducted search operations to recover arms, nine persons including a minor have been arrested for allegedly burning two buses at Sapermeina, Kangpokpi.

In the viral video case of two women being paraded nude by a mob, the State police is continuously conducting raids at many suspected hide-outs to arrest the remaining accused persons.

Till now, seven accused persons have been arrested, said the PCR.

On July 25, armed miscreants fired in Heikol, Phougakchao Ikhai areas injuring three civilians.

Security forces retaliated and repelled the miscreants, it said.

On July 26, an unruly mob burnt around 15/16 houses and partially burnt the Forest Guest House at Moreh.

Security forces intervened and dispersed the mob.

A total of 130 Nakas/checkpoints have been installed in different districts and police detained as many as 455 persons for violating restrictions in different districts.

Movement of 953 vehicles on NH-37 and 246 vehicles on NH-2 have been ensured.

Strict security measures have been taken up in all vulnerable locations and security convoys are being provided in sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of the vehicles, said the control room.

The police appealed to people not to believe in rumours and be aware of false videos.

It encouraged people to dial rumour-free number - 9233522822 .

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