The Manipur Police have registered a criminal case against Meitei Leepun chief Pramot Singh on various charges, including promoting enmity between groups and criminal conspiracy.
Manipur Violence
According to a government source, the case was registered on July 8 at the Kangpokpi Police Station. The case was based on a complaint lodged by the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO).
The KSO has accused the Meitei Leepun chief and another group called Arambai Tenggol of instigating violence in the Northeastern state.
Ongoing ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities are being reported from Manipur since May 3 this year.
The KSO lodged a complaint on June 13, and the FIR was officially registered on July 8. The Manipur Police have initiated an investigation in view of the matter, collecting evidence to support the allegations against the Meitei Leepun chief.