Amit Singh, the assistant superintendent of police for Imphal East, was subsequently saved, according to a statement from the Manipur Police.
Tuesday saw a further rise in tension in Manipur as it was reported that a second superintendent of police had been kidnapped in the Imphal East district by members of the Meitei organization Arambai Tenggol. In a statement, the Manipur Police said that Imphal East Additional Superintendent of Police Amit Singh was eventually saved by police and security personnel acting quickly.
Amit Singh, an officer of the Manipur Police’s operations wing, has been admitted to a hospital, where his status is listed as stable. Armed operatives purportedly affiliated with the Arambai Tenggol stormed the residence on Tuesday night and fired bullets into at least four cars.The Manipur Police provided details of the event, which happened on Tuesday night at approximately seven o’clock. They added that over 200 armed criminals broke into Amit Singh’s home in cars.
“A firing incident occurred at Addl SP, IW, Moirangthem Amit, MPS’s residence.” February 27th, 2024. About 200 armed criminals, riding in automobiles, broke into the home of Shri Moirangthem Amit Singh, MPS, the son of Dr. M. Kulla Singh, the Additional Superintendent of Police in Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai, which is under the Porompat PS of the Imphal East district. The Manipur Police wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that “the armed miscreants vandalized the household properties at the residence.”
As soon as they received information, more security personnel arrived on the scene. Following the police operation, two people were injured and sent to JNIMS Hospital in Porompat. They were identified as Rabinash Moirangthem, a 24-year-old son of M. Ranjan of Kwakeithel Akham Leikai, and Kangujam Bhimsen, a 20-year-old cousin of K. Abosana of Khongman Bashikhong. The armed miscreants kidnapped the Addl SP and one of his escorts in the middle of the event. After being saved from the Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai region, they were brought to Raj Medical for medical attention. An inquiry has begun and a case has been filed in this respect,” it continued.
According to PTI, the officials stated that the rationale for the random termination was that the offending officer had detained six gang members for suspected car theft.A group of Meira Paibis, or Meitei women’s organization, demonstrated and blocked highways in response to the arrests, calling for their release.
The father of the police officer, M. Kulla, described the incident in detail, saying, “We attempted to speak with the armed men after they entered, but they suddenly started firing at the vehicles and properties.” We were forced to shut ourselves inside and hurry.”The officials claim that M. Kulla contacted his son and told him about the event.
The Arambai Tenggol cadres allegedly overpowered the officer and his crew when they rushed, and as a result, the officer and his team were taken, PTI continued.
Within hours, Amit Kumar was safely returned thanks to the swift action of the Manipur Police, which mobilized resources to initiate a successful rescue operation, according to the report.
After the rescue operations, the situation worsened, forcing the Manipur government to enlist the Army’s assistance. The Army exercises operational authority over the paramilitary Assam Rifles.
Since May 3, 2023, the area has seen a rise in violence, with over 180 deaths recorded as a result of a “Tribal Solidarity March” in the hill regions in opposition to the Meitei community’s request for Scheduled Tribe (ST) designation. The tribal population of Manipur, which includes the Nagas and Kukis, makes up 40 per cent of the population and is mostly concentrated in the hill regions. In contrast, the Meiteis, who make up around 53 per cent of the total population, live mostly in the Imphal Valley.
