Five Arrested in Manipur Weapons Theft Case

In Manipur, four policemen and one civilian were arrested for stealing rifles from BJP MLA Kh Joykishan Singh's farmhouse in Imphal West district. The theft occurred on Tuesday night when armed miscreants overpowered security personnel and took three INSAS rifles, four magazines, and 80 live rounds of ammunition. A major police operation on Wednesday led to the recovery of the stolen firearms and additional weapons, including AK-56 rifles and an INSAS light machine gun. The arrested individuals, including the caretaker of the farmhouse, have been remanded in police custody for further investigation. This incident is part of a broader effort by local authorities to address rising instances of armed theft in the area.