Fresh violence erupted in Manipur on Monday after a mob torched a bunch of houses in Imphal West district.
Three persons were injured when miscreants shot at them during the violence.
A former MLA, along with two others, have been arrested, said Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
“On Sunday night, three persons sustained minor injuries in Imphal West district in an incident. Police have arrested the culprits who were involved along with the double barrel guns used,” Singh said.
“On Monday, another minor incident took place in the New Lambulane part of Imphal city. It is very unfortunate that an ex-MLA was involved in the conspiracy. Two armed personnel carrying single-barrel guns threatened vendors and asked them to vacate the area. Both these persons along with the ex-MLA have been picked up,” he added.
Ethnic violence started in many parts of Manipur on May 3 and continued till May 5 following a proposal to grant ST status to the dominant Meitei community and opposition by tribal groups to it. Violence and arson have claimed over 70 lives and over 30,000 people have been displaced.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Manipur government extended the restrictions on internet services, which started on May 3, for another five days till 3pm on May 26.
The notification said this was being done “to prevent any disturbances of peace and public order” and to “stop spread of disinformation and false rumours”.
