In a major development following last month’s unrest, Manipur Police have arrested six members of the Arambai Tengol group for their involvement in a physical assault on a police officer and personnel during a bandh in Bishnupur district on June 9, 2025. The arrests mark a strong move by authorities to crack down on violent agitators disrupting law and order in the state.
The Incident
During the bandh, a group of individuals affiliated with Arambai Tengol allegedly attacked a Manipur Police officer and his team while they were on duty to maintain public order in Bishnupur district. The confrontation escalated into violence, prompting a high-level investigation and manhunt for those involved.
Following a series of coordinated operations, police were able to identify and apprehend all six suspects involved in the assault.
Details of Arrested Individuals
| Name | Age | Address | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laishram Sanahal Singh @ Sana | 26 | Govindagram Awang Leikai | Imphal West |
| Laishram Rishikanta Singh | 20 | Govindagram Awang Leikai | Imphal West |
| Laishram Premchand @ Kandrang | 18 | Govindagram Awang Leikai | Imphal West |
| Kangabam Nongdamba Singh | 23 | Terakhongsangbi Ward No. 2 | Bishnupur |
| Sarangthem Rabichandra @ Rabi | 28 | Kangmong Maisnam Leikai | Imphal West |
| Yumnam Jaswant Singh | 22 | Lourembam Maning Leikai | Bishnupur |
All six individuals are reportedly active members or associates of Arambai Tengol, a Meitei youth group known for its involvement in recent protests and confrontations with state authorities.
Legal Action and Investigation
The arrested individuals have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) pertaining to assault on public servants, obstruction of duty, and unlawful assembly. Police sources confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing and that more arrests could follow if additional accomplices are identified.
“We will not tolerate attacks on law enforcement officers. Legal action will be taken against anyone threatening public order or assaulting police personnel,” said a senior officer from Bishnupur district police.
Background and Implications
This crackdown comes amid ongoing political unrest and ethnic tensions in Manipur, where bandhs and protest movements have become a recurring challenge for the government. The state has witnessed several flashpoints since 2023, with increasing involvement of organized groups in public disruptions and street-level violence.
The arrest of Arambai Tengol members is being viewed as part of a larger law enforcement strategy to dismantle networks of militancy and vigilante activity operating under the cover of civil unrest.
Conclusion
The swift police action signals a firm message from the state authorities that assaults on public servants will not go unpunished. It also serves as a reminder of the volatile law and order situation in Manipur, where balancing civil liberties and internal security remains an ongoing challenge.