Manipur IED Accused: Finance Head of Banned Group, Police Say Involved in 5 Firing Cases

Police officials released a statement confirming that the man accused of planting an improvised explosive device (IED) in Manipur was the finance head of a banned outfit. The statement also revealed that the individual has been implicated in five separate firing incidents across the state. The police said the accused had been under surveillance for months due to his alleged involvement in multiple violent episodes. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence to establish the full extent of his criminal activities and to identify any co-conspirators.