Six Arambai Tengol Members Arrested for Assaulting Police During Bandh in Bishnupur

Manipur Police on Tuesday arrested six members of the Arambai Tengol in connection with the physical assault on a police officer and personnel during a bandh in Bishnupur district on June 9, 2025. The arrests were made following an intensive investigation into the incident that disrupted law and order in the district.

According to police sources, the arrested individuals were involved in the violent attack on security personnel on duty. The accused have been identified as:

1. Laishram Sanahal Singh @ Sana (26), resident of Govindagram Awang Leikai, Imphal West

2. Laishram Rishikanta Singh (20), resident of Govindagram Awang Leikai, Imphal West

3. Laishram Premchand @ Kandrang (18), resident of Govindagram Awang Leikai, Imphal West

4. Kangabam Nongdamba Singh (23), resident of Terakhongsangbi Ward No. 2, Bishnupur

5. Sarangthem Rabichandra @ Rabi (28), resident of Kangmong Maisnam Leikai, Imphal West

6. Yumnam Jaswant Singh (22), resident of Lourembam Maning Leikai, Bishnupur

Police officials stated that the arrests were made in accordance with legal procedures and further investigation is underway to identify additional individuals involved in the assault.