A confrontation broke out at Heirok Part-II Champra Thong Maning Leirak in Thoubal district yesterday evening after a Commando team allegedly attempted to apprehend a local individual, prompting members of the public to intervene and take the person back from the security personnel.
According to reports, the incident occurred at around 8 pm when the Commando team arrived in two Gypsy vehicles accompanied by a civilian vehicle and attempted to take the individual into custody.
The move reportedly drew resistance from the local residents, who chased the team and managed to rescue the individual from their custody. The Commando personnel subsequently fled the area, reports said.
Following their departure, members of the public reportedly set fire to an Alto car that was found parked nearby under circumstances considered suspicious. The vehicle was suspected to have been used by the Commando team.
The burnt vehicle was identified by its registration number as MN05D 4544.