Imphal, April 24 -- India's security forces apprehended an individual allegedly involved in a firing incident near the Girls' Hostel of the Medical College in Churachandpur district, Manipur.

The accused, reportedly from the Kuki-Zo community, was taken into custody on Thursday, officials confirmed.

The arrest followed multiple complaints from local residents and the medical college authorities. Acting on these reports, Assam Rifles, in coordination with civil police and other law enforcement agencies, launched a cordon and search operation in the Churachandpur district headquarters.

According to officials, the suspect had fired several rounds at the gate of the Girls' Hostel around 4 PM on Wednesday before fleeing the scene. Fortunate...