Accident – Death – Obituary News : Manipur Police Apprehend Three Suspects Involved in Polling Booth Shooting Incident
Manipur Police have taken into custody three individuals linked to a shooting occurrence at a polling booth located in Imphal East district during the initial phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the state on Friday. The arrest was made after the suspects attempted to flee the scene in a vehicle and were later captured less than 5 km away from the polling station.
Identification of the three accused, Leichombam Jemson Singh (34), Nongthombam Ratan (47), and Khumukcham Angamba (32), was confirmed by the police through a social media post. The police further disclosed that the suspects were in possession of a .32 pistol with eight live bullets, three mobile phones, a car, and Rs 1.5 lakhs in cash at the time of their arrest.
In addition to the shooting incident, the polling station situated at the Moirangkampu primary school was subjected to vandalism, resulting in the destruction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) by fire. A 65-year-old man, identified as Khoisnam Sayamaima, sustained injuries and was subsequently admitted to a hospital for treatment.
Simultaneously, a separate incident of gunfire occurred on the same day near a polling station in Thamanpokpi, within the Moirang Assembly segment of Bishnupur district. Although no casualties were reported, a video footage of the incident depicted individuals fleeing the polling booth amidst the sound of gunshots.
Moreover, reports of vandalism emerged from at least one more polling station in Uripok, Imphal West. Despite the unsettling incidents, the voter turnout in the first phase of the elections recorded at 69.13 per cent, encompassing approximately half of the constituencies, including both inner and outer Manipur.
The state is scheduled for another round of voting on April 26, marking the second phase of the national polls. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Published By: Karishma Saurabh Kalita
Published On: Apr 20, 2024.