Manipur Police Intensify Crackdown on Militants, Arrest 11
HY News
04 April, 2025 09:55 am IST
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In a major crackdown on militant activities, Manipur Police and security forces arrested 11 cadres from various banned outfits in a series of operations conducted on April 3. The arrested individuals were allegedly involved in extortion and other illegal activities across the state.
Among those apprehended were two active members of the outlawed UPPK outfit, Laishram Birjit Singh (39) and Chungkham Milan Singh (31), who were arrested from the eastern side of Sanjenthong Bridge under Porompat Police Station, Imphal East. The duo was allegedly extorting money from private schools in Imphal. Police seized two two-wheelers, two mobile phones, five identification cards, and one vehicle registration certificate from their possession.
In another operation, security forces nabbed two active members of KCP (Noyon), identified as Chingakham Lala Meitei (35) and Leikhuram Henju Meitei (36), from Keirao Wangkhem Mamang Leikai under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East. A .32 pistol loaded with four live rounds and two mobile phones were recovered from them.
Further, a key operative of KCP (PWG), Angom Ibochouba Singh (49), was arrested from Moirang Khoiru Mayai Lambi Ward No. 10 under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur District. He was allegedly extorting money from the public, local businesses, cement godowns, and government institutions, as well as recruiting new members for the proscribed outfit.
Security forces also arrested two members of the banned PREPAK outfit, Sandam Gandhi Meitei (45) and Khangembam Jilangamba Meitei (40), from different locations in Imphal West District. Both were allegedly engaged in extorting money from government offices, schools, and the public. Two mobile phones and two wallets were seized from their possession.
In Thoubal District, security forces apprehended Thongam Roshan Singh (35), an active cadre of KYKL (SOREPA), from the Uningkhong area along NH-102 under Khongjom Police Station. He was allegedly involved in extorting money from sawmills, brick farms, oil pumps, shops, stone crushers, and contractors in the district.
Meanwhile, in another operation, Maibam Naocha Singh (37), a member of the KYKL outfit, was arrested from Awang Potsangbam Khullen under Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West. He had allegedly been threatening teachers from various colleges in Imphal since December 2024, demanding money. A two-wheeler, two mobile phones, a wallet containing ₹2,400, and an Aadhaar card were seized from him.
Additionally, security forces arrested two underground (UG) cadres belonging to different militant outfits in Imphal East District. Yendrembam Athoiba Meitei (24), an active member of RPF/PLA, was apprehended from his residence in Chingarel Tezpur Mayai Leikai under Lamlai Police Station, while Okram Herojit Singh (31), a member of KCP (City Meitei), was arrested from Phaknung Sangomshang Litan Makhong under Lamlai Police Station.
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