Imphal: Five houses belonging to Congress lawmakers and one minister were on Monday burned down by an angry mob in Manipur-s Churchandpur district over the Inner Line Permit issue, officials said.

The houses belonged to Phungzaphang Tonsimg, Minister-in charge of Health and Family Welfare Minister, and five MLAs, including Manga Vaiphei of Henglep constituency and Vungzagin Valte of Thanlom, a police officer said.