On February 27, about 200 armed miscreants were reported to have attacked the residence of the Additional Superintendent of Police, Moirangthem Amit Singh under Porompat PS  Imphal East district. The miscreants allegedly destroyed properties and abducted Singh and one of his escorts. The two were later rescued following prompt action taken.

According to post by Manipur Police on social media platform, X, the firing incident occurred at the residence of Addl SP, IW, Moirangthem Amit, MPS on February 27. “Armed miscreants numbering about 200 coming in vehicles stormed at the residence of the Additional Superintendent of Police, Shri Moirangthem Amit Singh, MPS, s/o Dr. M. Kulla Singh of Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai, under Porompat PS of Imphal East district,” stated the tweet. The armed miscreants vandalized the household properties at the residence.

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On receiving information, additional security forces were rushed to the spot. According to Manipur Police, two individuals namely Rabinash Moirangthem, 24 yrs s/o M. Ranjan of Kwakeithel Akham Leikai and Kangujam Bhimsen, 20 yrs c/o K. Abosana of Khongman Bashikhong sustained injuries,  in the resulting police action. The two were reportedly admitted to JNIMS Hospital, Porompat.

“In the midst of the incident, the Additional SP and one of his escorts were abducted by the armed miscreants. They were later rescued from Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai area and admitted to Raj Medicity for medical treatment. A case has been registered in this regard and investigation has started,” stated the Manipur Police.