BY PC Bureau
April 21, 2026 — Amid continuing unrest and renewed street protests in Manipur, police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly using social media to post inflammatory and threatening content from a relief camp, in what authorities described as part of a wider crackdown on online incitement during the volatile security situation in the state.
The accused, identified as Louriyam Ajitkumar Singh of Motbung Mamang Leikai, was arrested from the Lamboi Khongnangkhong relief camp, where he had been staying. Police said he was operating a Facebook account under the name “L. Ajit Singh,” which allegedly carried provocative posts, direct threats and messages capable of fueling unrest and aggravating communal tensions.
Lamboi Khongnangkhong relief camp is located in Imphal West district, Manipur, near Imphal. It is associated with the Manipur Trade & Expo Centre area and has been used as a major relief camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), including people displaced from Motbung in Kangpokpi distric
According to Manipur Police, the arrest followed sustained monitoring of social media platforms as authorities remain on high alert over content seen as capable of triggering violence. Officials said the posts were flagged for their inflammatory nature and potential to disturb public order at a time when tensions remain high across parts of the state.
A Facebook account titled “L. Ajit Singh” was found posting highly provocative and inflammatory content, including threats and calls for violence, with potential to disturb public order.
Louriyam Ajitkumar Singh (29) of Motbung Mamang Leikai, KPI, A/P Lamboi khongnangkhong… pic.twitter.com/oBBhaI7gHf
— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) April 20, 2026
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The arrest comes against the backdrop of fresh protests in the Imphal Valley, where demonstrators continued to stage rallies, torch processions and road blockades over recent security developments and longstanding grievances. Protesters in several areas reportedly raised slogans against the government, demanded stronger security measures, and accused authorities of failing to restore normalcy. In some areas, security forces were deployed in strength to prevent escalation as crowds gathered despite restrictions.
Police said the online posts were being examined not only for their content, but also for whether they were linked to attempts to mobilize unrest on the ground. Investigators are probing whether the accused acted independently or had ties to a wider network involved in circulating provocative material or coordinating disruptive activities.
Authorities said digital platforms were being closely monitored as part of efforts to prevent misinformation, hate speech and calls for violence from worsening the fragile situation.
Manipur Police reiterated that strict legal action would be taken against anyone using social media to spread hatred, issue threats or incite violence.
The arrest is the second such action in recent days. On April 19, police arrested Tensubam Lamyanba Meitei, 23, from Imphal East, for allegedly posting provocative and threatening content through a Facebook account identified as “Meetei Nongsa Lamyanba.” He was taken into custody following an inquiry into the account’s activities, with police examining possible links and the broader impact of the posts.
Officials said both cases are part of a wider effort to counter online content that could inflame an already sensitive law-and-order situation.
The developments underscore growing concern among authorities over the role of social media in amplifying tensions at a time when protests on the streets and rhetoric online are increasingly intersecting. With investigations continuing in both cases, police said more action could follow if further evidence emerges of coordinated efforts to provoke unrest.
