A former Manipur MLA, arrested on May 22 for allegedly instigating a fresh round of violence in Imphal, was a Deputy Speaker in the 60-member State Assembly.

A combined team of security forces caught ex-MLA Telvum Thangzalang Haokip along with two armed men on May 22 from New Checkon in the Imphal West district. The area has a mix of Kuki, Meitei and other ethnic groups.