IMPHAL: Manipur Police arrested two more people on Saturday for allegedly being involved in vandalism and arson at the residences of legislators in Imphal Valley on November 16. This brings the total number of arrests to 34, according to a senior officer.
The homes of three BJP lawmakers, including a senior minister, and one Congress lawmaker were set on fire by mobs, the police said.
The incident occurred after the
bodies of three women and three children from the Meitei community were discovered. They had gone missing from a relief camp in Jiribam district following a clash between security forces and suspected militants.
Police are continuing to investigate the arson and are searching for more suspects.
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