Imphal, Aug 27: Fresh tensions erupted in Manipur after some unidentified men torched three abandoned houses at New Lambulane locality in Manipur’s capital, Imphal, on Sunday afternoon.

According to officials, people gathered in the area after the incident and demanded that state and central forces be deployed in the locality to allow them to enter the area. The security forces also fired a few rounds of tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Meanwhile, in another incident, some unidentified men snatched three weapons from the security personnel guarding the residence of former health and family welfare director K Rajo around 2 a.m. on Sunday, police said.

Police said that the incident is said to have taken place at Sagolband Bijoy Govinda under Imphal PS in Imphal West district. The snatched weapons included two AK-series rifles and a carbine.

However, an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances leading to the incident, officials said.

The police have also launched multiple operations to retrieve the weapons and apprehend those involved.

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