32 arrested in MLA residence attack cases
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, November 22 2024: Manipur police have arrested 32 individuals in connection with destruction and burning houses of MLAs during the public agitation on November 16.In a statement issued by the police control room on Thursday, police initially apprehended 25 individuals involved in the attacks on legislators' houses and properties followed by rounding up seven more on November 20 and 21 .

Those arrested on November 21 and 22 have been identified as Wahengbam Jyotikumar Singh (26), Khundrakpam Bikram Singh (41), Monish Nepram (31), Aribam Mirachandra Sharma (41), Elangbam Harison Singh alias Dada (34), Lourembam Norojit Singh alias Nonni Singh (40), and Laimayum Kedarnath Sharma (37) .

Meanwhile, chief minister N Biren on Friday said that suspects involved in looting the properties of ministers and MLAs during protests on November 16 were identified and legal actions initiated.

He condemned incidents like torching the photograph of a minister's late father in his house, looting the residence of an MLA and firing inside a car showroom, and wondered whether these could be part of any agitation.

"In the name of democratic movement, some gangs have looted and burnt the residences of ministers and MLAs.

Suspects have been identified through CCTV and appropriate legal actions have been initiated.

I feel shame to publicly to say that such things are happening in Manipur," he told reporters.

Urging people not to get involved in any activities that led to suspension of internet, the chief minister said, "Do not blame the government only.

We need to correct ourselves as well" .

He said he has no objections against anyone who genuinely protested against the killing of children and women in Jiribam district.

"But those politically motivated gangs who took advantage of the situation, we will take legal action (against them)," Biren said.

"When the situation improves, we will make sure to lift suspension on (mobile) internet.

Operations are on to apprehend the attackers.

Though the NIA is also handling the case of the killing of innocents in Jiribam, the state government is not silent.

We are also looking for them.

The government will seek to protect lives and properties of civilians," assured the CM .

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