A leader of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol (AT) has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of a differently-abled man in Manipur’s Imphal West district, police said on Monday.

According to an official statement, the arrested individual has been identified as Longjam Khaba Singh (35), a resident of Yumnam Huidrom Thiyam Leishangkhong. He is accused of being the main perpetrator in the killing of Md Chesam Abdul Kadir of Paobitek Mayai Leikai.

Khaba was apprehended on Sunday from Mongsangei Makha Leikai Arubam Leikai, near the Puthiba Laibung Complex, the police added.

So far, a total of 10 people have been arrested in connection with the case, including seven members of Arambai Tenggol, the statement said.