GUWAHATI, Nov 4: Manipur Police arrested one person, identified as Khullem Sanjeep (30), in connection with the recent assault on two youths from Senapati district.
Sanjeep, a resident of Naoremthong DC Road, was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the incident that took place in the Lamsang area of Thoubal district in the early hours of October 31.
He was arrested yesterday (Nov 3) and has been remanded to police custody.
The arrest comes amid heightened tensions and public outcry in the district. The Naga People’s Organization (NPO) had called for a 24-hour lightning shutdown in Senapati district to protest the assault.
The incident occurred when the two youths from Senapati district were reportedly attacked and robbed in Thoubal.
