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Days ahead of LS polls, Manipur rattled by fresh gunfight, arson incidents, 2 reportedly injured

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HT Digital,

Imphal, April 12: A sawmill in Kakching district, Manipur, was set ablaze on Friday, resulting in the loss of properties worth lakhs.

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The incident, believed to be the handiwork of unidentified miscreants, occurred at Pallel. Despite prompt response, the fire services could not prevent the fire from engulfing the entire mill.

It is estimated that timber, machinery and other properties worth approximately Rs. 9 lakh were destroyed in the fire.

Police have apprehended five suspects in connection with the incident and seized weapons allegedly used in the arson. Meanwhile, an unrelated gunfight between unidentified gunmen and village defence volunteers was reported in Heirok, Manipur.

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