Imphal: It seems that peace is still continuing to play hide and seek game with Manipur as fresh violence erupted on Monday last. Assam Rifles sources said that they detained four persons who allegedly tried to disturb peace and tranquility in the state.

According to sources, one person was apprehended along with an illegal single barrel 12 bore shotgun and seven cartridges from New Keithelmanbi Village, Imphal West, after receiving inputs of him being involved in a firing incident in Village Moidangpok which resulted in three villagers sustaining injuries and getting evacuated to RIMS Hospital.

The individual has been identified as Chungkhomang Kipgen and has been handed over to Manipur Police.
From the sources, Assam Rifles got the lead that few suspected militant groups are trying to create ruckus at New Checkon area. They were warning the local shopkeepers there.

Both the Army and Assam Rifles stepped in and apprehended three suspects and recovered two single barrel 12 bore guns and later handed them over to Manipur police.