Guwahati, June 9 -- Manipur is grappling with escalating protests following the arrest of Ashem Kanan Singh, a reported member of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol (AT).

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Ashem Kanan Singh, a former Head Constable with the Manipur police force, on Sunday (June 8, 2025) for his alleged involvement in various criminal activities linked to the 2023 Manipur violence.

Manipur Police on its official social media handle X (formerly Twitter) confirmed that they terminated Singh's service on March 3, 2025, due to his participation in multiple criminal activities, including cross-border arms smuggling.

"He was arrested for his criminal activities, which include several acts of grave nature and in...