Seven arrested for setting fire at Kongba Maru hills
HY News
31 March, 2023 08:06 am IST
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A team of Imphal East Police station on Thursday arrested two persons for setting fire at Kongba Maru Hills.
The two persons were identified as Dongkhomang Khongsai (30) of P.Khonomphai village and Sasang Khongsai (27) of P. Khonomphai.
Thereafter, as per their disclosure and on further search around Kongba Maru hill, police team found two persons who were cutting trees at the top of the hill range.
On questioning, they identified themselves as Thokchom Tomba Singh (54) of Sanjenlok Village and Thokchom Bihari Meitei(54) of Yumnam Khunou awang Leikai. On returning, the combined team again found another two persons who were also setting fire at the same hill range. They identified themselves as Paomang Haokip(62) of P.Khonomphai and Thangpao Haokip(48) of P.Khonomphai. On further examination, they disclosed that they set fire and cut trees under the instruction of one Henpao Haokip(57), Chief of S.D. Molnom Village a/p Mahabali area, Imphal East.
Accordingly, the village chief was also picked up from his house at Mahabali area and arrested. A case has been registered against the 7 (seven) persons under relevant sections.
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