Imphal, June 9 -- Manipur Police informed that the arrests carried out by CBI and NIA in the state evoking widespread protests were related to their criminal activities.
Police said on Monday that the CBI and the NIA have issued press releases regarding the arrests.
Ashem Kanan Singh was arrested by CBI in Imphal, Manipur. He was a head constable in Manipur Police till he was terminated from service on March 3, 2025, for his involvement in various criminal activities, including cross-border smuggling of arms.
He was arrested for his criminal activities, which include several acts of grave nature and involvement in unlawful activities and criminal cases registered against him, police said.
Following his arrest, protests erupted on the ni...