Three suspects arrested in connection with shooting near polling station in Manipur

Three individuals involved in a firing incident near a polling station in Imphal East district have been arrested by Manipur Police. The incident at Moirangkampu Sajeb left a man injured. The suspects fled in a four-wheeler but were caught less than 5 km away with a pistol, ammunition, and cash. Investigation is ongoing. Manipur saw a voter turnout of over 68% in the Lok Sabha elections.

Manipur Police arrested three persons who were involved in a firing incident near a polling station in Imphal East district, an officer said.

The three arrested persons were involved in the firing incident at Moirangkampu Sajeb in Imphal East district in which a man was injured on Friday, the officer said.

The three had fled from the spot in a four wheeler after the firing incident and were arrested on Friday evening less than 5 km away from the incident site.

One .32 pistol with ammunition and Rs 1 5 lakh in cash were seized from their possession.

A case has been filed and investigation is on, the officer added. Manipur had recorded a voter turnout of over 68 per cent in two Lok Sabha constituencies - Inner Manipur and Outer Manipur on Friday.

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