Imphal: Security forces in Manipur have arrested five active members of various proscribed groups involved in extortion and unlawful activities across Imphal. The arrests were made between March 25 and March 26, 2025, in different locations under Imphal East and Imphal West districts.
On March 25, 2025, two active members of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) were arrested from Top Makha Leikai near Shagolsem Pukhri under Porompat Police Station, Imphal East District. The individuals, identified as Wangkheirakpam Romeo Meitei alias Baruni (44) and Thokchom Nepolian Singh alias Abothe (22), were reportedly engaged in extorting money from local businesses, including shops and tent houses in and around Imphal.
During the operation, security forces recovered several items, including:
- Recovered Items:
- Three mobile handsets
- A black wallet containing Rs 11,800 and an Aadhaar card
- A demand letter from the Kangleipak Communist Party (Red Army)
- A two-wheeler used for extortion-related activities
On March 26, 2025, Manipur Police apprehended an active member of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) from Takhel Mamang Leikai near the foothill under Lamlai Police Station, Imphal East District. The arrested individual, Naorem Naren Meitei alias Leishemba alias Irabot (25), had several items seized from his possession, including a mobile handset, a black wallet containing ₹500 and an Aadhaar card, and a two-wheeler.
Later the same day, two active members of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) / People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were arrested from Dinku Road under Lamphel Police Station, Imphal West District. The detained individuals, Thangam Surankumar Singh alias Achouba alias Ingba (29) and Chingakham Langol Singh (21), were reportedly involved in extortion operations across Imphal. The police confiscated several items, including two two-wheelers, four mobile handsets, two wallets, and cash amounting to Rs 3,500.
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