Imphal, Oct. 6 -- A residential house belonging to a Liangmai Naga family was gutted in a suspected arson attack at Leimakhong Chingmang under Leimakhong police station in Manipur, with property losses estimated at around Rs 10 lakh.

According to local sources, a group of armed men allegedly entered the area at around 10:10 pm on October 4 and set fire to the residence of Simon Chawang, also identified as Stephen Chawang, a native of Konsakhul.

The blaze completely destroyed the house, along with household belongings, important documents and other valuables. A video circulating on social media purportedly from Leimakhong Chingmang shows a structure engulfed in flames during the night, with thick smoke visible and security personnel repo...