Manipur Police have issued a clarification regarding the sequence of events that led to the firing incident at Shantipur in Kangpokpi district.

In an official statement, police said the shutdown call followed an incident in which a man sustained bullet injuries after allegedly failing to stop his vehicle despite repeated signals from security personnel at a naka (checkpoint).

According to police, the incident took place on April 8, 2026, at around 9:30 PM near Kanglatongbi Bridge. A Chevrolet Cruze carrying three occupants and an Alto car with a single occupant had reportedly converged at the location for a test drive and vehicle exchange. During the process, the Cruze met with a minor accident after falling into a nearby nullah.

Police personnel stationed at a security naka near Kanglatongbi Hindi High School in Shantipur rushed to the spot to assist. At the same time, the accompanying Alto car allegedly approached the checkpoint at high speed, ignored repeated signals to stop, and nearly hit security personnel on duty.

On noticing police presence, the Alto’s occupant reportedly attempted to flee towards Kangpokpi.
Citing imminent risk and suspicious behaviour, security forces fired controlled rounds aimed at the tyres to stop the vehicle. However, the vehicle did not halt and continued to escape.

Police later confirmed that the Alto driver, identified as Lenkhogin Tuboi, sustained bullet injuries and was taken to Mission Hospital in Kangpokpi, where he is currently undergoing treatment.

Meanwhile, the driver of the Chevrolet Cruze, identified as 21-year-old Janggingen Khongsai, was detained and handed over to G. Saparmeina Police Station. He was later released after due formalities.

An FIR has been registered in connection with the incident, and further investigation is underway. Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order and urged the public to remain calm, assuring that necessary steps are being taken to ensure transparency and peace in the region.