Imphal, July 18 -- Manipur Police have arrested a woman in connection with the alleged theft of a gold ring from a jewellery shop in Wahengbam Leikai Supermarket, Imphal.

The accused, identified as Shakina alias Apikcha (28), a resident of Paobitek Mayai Leikai under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West district, was arrested from her residence by a team from Imphal Police Station on July 16.

According to police, the arrest followed a complaint filed by a shopkeeper who reported that a gold ring worth Rs 40,000 went missing after a visit by the accused. A video clip of the incident had circulated on social media, reportedly showing the theft.

Following the complaint, a joint search operation was conducted by personnel from Imphal and W...