Imphal, July 11 -- Two persons were arrested on Saturday for allegedly torching six houses in Manipur's Kanto Sabal village, a Meitei village in Kangpokpi district, police said, followed by tensions escalating in the area.

"In connection with the case registered regarding the mob disturbance and attempt by miscreants to set fire to abandoned houses today at Kanto Sabal, Leimakhong area, the following individuals were arrested by joint teams of Manipur Police, CRPF, RAF and Army: Kammang Lhouvum (65) S/O (L) Vompao Lhouvum, Chief of Hengjang Village, Chairman Leimakhong Area Protection Committee (LAPC) and Pagin Hangshing (30) S/O Lunpao Hangshing, resident of Khunkho Kuki Village. Efforts are on to arrest other individuals involved," Man...