One more arrested in Malemnganba murder case
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 26 2025:
Police on Wednesday arrested another person accused in the murder case of Laishram Malemnganba (19), who was shot dead on February 10 at Moirangkampu Awang Leikai.
Identifying the captive as Potsangbam Sanahan Meitei (44) s/o Lukhoi of Lamboikhul Makha Leikai, a police report said the murder accused was rounded up from Lamboikhul on Wednesday.
With Sanahan's arrest, police have netted two people in connection with the case so far.
Previously, Porompat police station had registered an FIR no 38(2) with regard to the incident and launched an investigation.
During the course of the investigation, Thangjam Thoungamba Meitei (26) s/o Sunil of Tiger Camp and Huiningshumbam Poireinganba alias Amitlang (31) s/o H Ibohanbi of Lamboikhul Makha Leikai were declared wanted in connection with the case.
The same day, Imphal East district police arrested Thoungamba and secured police remand.
As the probe continued, police arrested Potsangbam Sanahan on Wednesday.
It is informed that Sanahan along with Thoungamba and two others committed the crime.
Police are currently on the look-out for the remaining accused persons, the report conveyed.