Manipur Police arrest 7 people for attacking Kaching Police station, 2 officers injured

Nov 30, 2024

MANIPUR: Manipur Police arrested seven (7) people for allegedly attacking Kaching police station and other officials in Kakching district of the state.

According to Manipur police, the seven people attacked the police station and other officials on November 27 (Wednesday), and were arrested the next day.

Reportedly, 2 police people were injured because of the attack.

The seven arrested people have been identified as Naorem Jotish Singh (30), Kshetrimayum Rajiv Singh (50), Pravin Leishangthem (31), Pukhrambam Gopen (32), Naorem Sitaljit Singh (33), Wayengbam Johnson Singh (31) and Kshetrimayum Ashokumar (30).

Manipur police said that the people were demanding the release of four other people who were arrested earlier on November 16 for allegedly vandalising properties of an elected member.

"On 28.11.2024, Manipur Police arrested 07 (seven) individuals who attacked the Kakching Police Station and police personnel who were lawfully discharging their duties on 27.11.2024. The attack was carried out to demand the release of four persons arrested on 16.11.2024 for vandalizing properties of an elected member. In the said attack. 02 (two) police personnel were injured," read the X post by Manipur Police.