Imphal, May 19 -- Manipur Police has launched a Cyber Lab in Imphal East District to strengthen its ability to investigate cyber crimes, particularly threats targeting the Meitei community on social media.

On Sunday, L. Kailun, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), inaugurated the new Cyber Lab at the Imphal East District Police Headquarters. Several senior officers attended the event to mark the occasion.

Police confirmed that Cyber Crime Police Stations across the state will now handle cases related to recent online threats allegedly made by individuals or groups from the Kuki community against the Meiteis.

Authorities reported that these threats, mainly circulated on social media platforms, aim to discourage Meiteis...