Imphal: At least five individuals including a teenager were arrested by the police in Imphal West, Manipur for allegedly being involved in the Lamsang shooting.
According to police, they were accused of being involved in the exchange of gunfire near the Koutruk Primary School and Community Hall under the Lamsang Police station in Imphal West district on Saturday.
According to a police control room report, a team from Lamsang police station rushed to the spot in response to the clash that broke out between two armed groups.
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The gunfight broke out following a heated argument between the two groups resulting in injuries to at least three individuals.
The arrested persons were later identified as Pukhrambam Binit alias Amar Meitei (19), Longjam Momocha alias Vishal Meitei (34), Thokchom Loyasana alias Yaiphaba (41), Wangkhem Dilip Meitei (45) and Ningthoujam Ibomcha Meitei (40).
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Pukhrambam Binit, a resident of Langjing Achouba village, suffered bullet injuries on his knees and was arrested while under treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal.
They are currently under police custody and further legal proceedings are being taken up against them, the report added.