Overview
- Police registered five cases across Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching after threats were issued to festival participants.
- Three suspected cadres tied to the G-5 were arrested in operations in Imphal West and Imphal East, with investigators working to identify additional suspects.
- The G-5, comprising UNLF, KCP, KYKL, PREPAK and PREPAK (Progressive), ordered a one-year performance ban on four Sumang Leela troupes and demanded public apologies by December 10.
- Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel warned that anyone who threatens citizens or tries to disturb peaceful coexistence will face strict legal action.
- Some reports cited four PREPAK arrests while police briefings referenced three, as inquiries continue alongside measures such as an anti-extortion cell and a toll-free reporting line.