Imphal: Manipur Police Department has condemned the recent life attempt on Additional SP (Operations) of Imphal West District Moirangthem Amit and the attack carried out by armed miscreants at his residence in Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai, Imphal East District on February 27 evening.
Police top officers held a press meet in this regard at Manipur Police Headquarter in Imphal’s Babupara on Thursday. Speaking to media, Manipur Inspector General of Police (Law & Order) I.K. Muivah said police has started investigation into the incident and has also recovered most of the weapons snatched away by the miscreants. He appealed to the public to co-operate with Manipur Police in bringing back peace and tranquillity in the state.
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Press statement from Manipur Police Department handed out to the media persons who attended the press meet says,
• The Manipur Police Department highly condemns the incident of life attempt on one of the Addl. SP (Ops), Imphal West, other police officers and men in the evening of 27/2/2024 by members of Arambai Tenggol. During the incident the family members of Shri Moirangthem Amit Singh (Addl. SP, Ops, IW) were also intimidated by firing bullets, besides vandalizing houses and properties. The Addl. SP was also abducted, beaten and later released after timely intervention by the department. In connection with this incident numerous concocted narratives are being circulated on various platforms, including social media, leading to character assassination of the said officer and the police department as a whole. In this regard, it is important for right thinking people to understand the origin of event(s) which have led to this unprecedented and unprovoked incident.
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- It is to be informed that on 27/2/2024 (afternoon) one information was received about stealing/snatching of 2 (two) numbers of Ambassador cars, bearing registration nos. MN07-X 7682 & MN01-X-7683 by some unknown armed miscreants from Government Oil Depot, located at North AOC. Based on this information the said officers, namely Shri Moirangthem Amit Singh, Inspector P. Achouba Meitei (OC-CDO/IW) and other teams had conducted search and intercepted the two vehicles which were stolen/snatched, along with apprehension of one individual who was part of committing the crime. Later, in this connection one case FIR no. 106(2)2024 Imphal Police Station u/s 379A/400/506/34 IPC & 24 (1-B) Arms Act was registered and investigated into.
- It is to state that the members of Arambai Tenggol had carried out targeted attack on the above officers as well as attacked the house and properties of the Addl.SP (Ops,IW) in connection with the above incident and for lawful discharge of duties. It is to be pointed out that Shri Moirangthem Amit Singh, AddI.SP (Ops, IW), Inspector P. Achouba Meitei (OC-CDO/IW) and others have been working tirelessly and contributing to the efforts to ensure law and order in the state, especially Imphal West District.
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- The police department has been putting all out efforts to ensure law and order in the state, and the department appeals to the general public for extending cooperation to the police department. The public is requested to refrain from rumour mongering and circulating fake news.
- Besides AT is engaging in many anti-social activities like assaulting civilians, snatching of vehicles from public/govt officials. They are also indulging in extortion from the common public and business men.
- They are garnering false support from the public in the garb of protecting the public but they are committing many anti-social activities and criminal acts.
- Public must not be misled and give co-operation to Manipur Police in bringing peace and tranquillity back in the State. Manipur Police remains ever committed to guard and protect the lives and properties of public.
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- Further, Manipur Police is also a neutral force and not acting against any community or in favour of one.
- Use of social media to target any officer or unit will be strongly dealt with by taking up cases and action.
- Police is United Team from Top to Bottom and any attack on anyone will be taken seriously and stringent action taken. On 28/02/2024, an extensive area domination drive by combined force of MR/IRB/CDOs/Civil Police led by SPs of IE/IW/TBL/KCG/BPR Districts were conducted last night in the valley districts.
- With Manipur Police being targeted, the need for calling in Army and Other Central forces will have to be enhanced.
- Combing Operations will continue in the days to come and no one responsible for such criminal activities will be spared.
- People should co-operate in police work.
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