IMPHAL: In a recent development regarding the gang rape case in Manipur's Kangpokpi, the police have arrested another accused, Yumlembam Nungsitoi Meythei (19) bringing the total number of arrests to five. The shocking incident captured in a video that surfaced last Wednesday showed two women being stripped, tortured and assaulted sparking widespread protests across the nation.

Earlier, four suspects were arrested in connection with the case. They were later released into police custody. The court has now granted an eleven-day police custody for three individuals including the main accused Horodas. Manipur Police have vowed to intensify the investigation to ensure all those involved in this brutal crime face justice. The authorities believe that obtaining detailed statements from the accused will lead to crucial information about other potential culprits linked to the incident. Police is also probing the possibility of any similar incidents in the region.