3 militants arrested in Manipur for threatening Sangai festival participants

Imphal, Dec 5: Three militants of a banned organisation in Manipur were arrested from two districts for allegedly issuing threats to participants of the recently concluded Sangai festival, a senior officer said on Friday.

Five cases were registered in connection with the alleged threats by the proscribed G-5 to those who had attended the Sangai festival, a tourism event, he said.

“Three cadres of G-5 have been arrested from Imphal West and Imphal East districts. Investigations are underway to identify several others and take necessary legal action against those who were involved in issuing threats,” the officer said.