Northeast Desk, 6th August: In a significant operation on August 4, Manipur Police apprehended two active members of the banned insurgent group KYKL, marking a major breakthrough in the fight against local extortion networks.
The suspects, Maibam Roshan Singh, also known as Kishan, aged 38, and Maibam Naocha Singh, aged 36, were captured following a targeted operation. Both individuals are accused of engaging in a range of criminal activities, including kidnapping for ransom and extorting money from local businesses such as stone crushers and mobile shops.
During the arrest, law enforcement officers seized several items believed to be linked to their extortion operations, including four mobile handsets, a black wallet, an Aadhaar card, Rs 11,950 in cash, and a four-wheeler vehicle.
In a related development on August 5, security forces detained Budha Meitei, also known as Daimal, aged 38, an underground operative of the United Revolutionary Front (URF), from Salungpham Bazar in Thoubal district. Meitei was allegedly involved in extorting money from various entities, including brick farms, educational institutions, government employees, and the general public in the Thoubal district.
Authorities recovered a pistol with a magazine and three live rounds, an extortion demand letter, a two-wheeler, two mobile phones, and three SIM cards from Meitei’s possession. These items are now part of the ongoing investigation into his extortion network.
These arrests represent a significant step in the ongoing efforts by Manipur Police and security forces to dismantle militant extortion operations in the region, aiming to ensure the safety and security of local communities.
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