India, June 8 -- Tensions escalated across the valley districts of Manipur following the arrest of Asem Kanan, a member of the Meitei group Arambai Tenggol, by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Guwahati, on Sunday.

In a press release, CBI said: "Kanan was arrested on Sunday at Imphal airport for his involvement in various criminal activities linked to the 2023 Manipur violence. His family has been informed of the arrest."

The statement also mentioned that CBI is investigating cases related to the Manipur violence as per the directive of the Supreme Court of India. "Due to the prevailing law-and-order situation, the trial of these cases has been shifted from Manipur to Guwahati," it said.

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