12 arsonists arrested, freed
Source: The Sangai Express
Moreh, July 27 2023:
Altogether 12 persons who were arrested by a combined team of Police Commandos, Assam Rifles and BSF for their direct involvement in torching several Meitei houses at Moreh yesterday were brought to Moreh police station today.
The alleged arsonists were freed this afternoon after a meeting was held between some Kuki CSOs and security forces on the assurances of the Kuki CSOs that the 12 men would be restrained from committing such crimes in future.
Notably, heavy exchange of fire took place between commandos and Kuki militants at the border town yesterday.
Subsequently, commando reinforcements were sent to Moreh yesterday, followed by another team today in a helicopter.