IMPHAL, December 27: The Police Department has arrested the criminals who hurled the hand grenade at Angel`™s Digital Media Service, Uripok on December 26.
Two members of KYKL, who are mastermind behind the grenade attack on December 26 evening at the Angels Digital Multimedia Services, Uripok Haobam Dewan Leikai have been arrested by the police, deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said while visiting the RIMS to enquire about the health of the victims.
Gaikhangam further appealed to all sections of the people to shun violence and follow the path of peace. He also came down heavily over the incident and termed it has an act of cowardice and barbarism.
Condemning the act vehemently, he said there are States where there are many outfits fighting against the government, before adding that he has never heard of the outfits killing their own people.
He also said that to control such incidents and violent activities in the State it is also the responsibilities of both the government and the people.
It is difficult to control such crimes without the cooperation of the people, he added.
The deputy CM also appealed the youths and the people of the state to have an objective with philosophy and ideology instead of indulging in such violent act.
He also informed the media regarding the skull, skeletons found while digging Tombisana High School campus that the bones were already sent to the forensic science laboratory. And further investigation in the area will also be going on and the area will be sealed until the investigation is over, he added.
Meanwhile, according to a release of the PRO Police, after the bomb blast at the Angel`™s Digital Media Service, Imphal West District Police commando unit conducted intensified frisking and checking at Sagolband Moirang Leirak crossing.
During the frisking and checking, a Loktongbam Bimol Meitei, 40, son of L. Hemchandra Meitei of Moirang Hanuba Mamang Leirak was arrested and seized one hand grenade safety pin from his possession.
Investigation revealed that he had hurled the hand grenade at Angel`™s Digital Media Service located at Uripok Haobam Dewan Leikai, under the instruction and command of his younger brother Tompok, who is an active member of the proscribed organisation, KYKL.
Investigation further revealed that the hand grenade was handed over to him by his younger brother namely, Loktongbam Dinachandra Meitei alias Ibomcha, 35 and his father, namely, L. Hemchandra Meitei, 69.
Subsequently, the police team raided the house of Bimol Meitei at Moirang Hanuba Mamang Leirak and arrested his younger brother and his father. Investigation further revealed that the hand grenade was hurled in connection with extortion demand given in the name of KYKL organisation, it said.
On further follow up action, another person, namely, Laihourungbam Sharatchandra alias Premananda alias Lemba, 40, son of Ibohal of Top Awang Leikai, who was involved in the bomb blast, was arrested by a team of District Police Imphal West from his residence December 27 in the morning.
A case has been registered at Imphal Police Station and investigation is going on, it said.
In another release by the PRO, a combined team of Bishnupur District Police commando unit, 2/5 GR and 6 Assam Rifles conducted search operation at Moirang Bazar on December 25 and arrested an active member of PLA organisation, namely, Moirangthem Korbin alias Naoba alias Likla Meitei, 24, son of M. Kullabidhu Meitei of Kumbi Setupur Mamang Leikai. A case has been registered at Moirang Police Station and investigation is going on.
On the same day, a combined team of Bishnupur District Police commando unit and 2/5 GR also conducted search operation at Keinou Bazar area and arrested an active member of URF organisation, namely, Yumnam Mani Singh alias Nanao alias Telheiba, 35, son of (L) Y. Kumar Khansa of Thoubal Thong Ahanbi. From his possession, a 7.65 mm pistol with one magazine having 4 live rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition and incriminating articles were seized.
Investigation revealed that he was involved in serving demand letters to the businessmen of Imphal area. A case has been registered at Bishnupur Police Station and investigation is going on, it said.