Manipur Police Arrest 5 Active Cadres Of KCP-Noyon Faction For Extortion And Intimidation
First Published: 1st April, 2025 10:48 IST
Manipur Police arrested three active cadres of different banned outfits in various parts of the state.
Security Forces arrested at least 5 active members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyol (KCP-N) group from various areas of Imphal East and Imphal West Districts, Police said on Tuesday.
The arrested cadres have been identified as Khoisnam Sanajaoba Singh (27), Khoinaijam Robertson Singh (24), Soubam Rohit Singh (23), Leishangthem Naobi Singh (33) and Khaidem Nongpoknganba Meitei (25).
They were involved in extortion and intimidation, the police said.
A substantial cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from their possession, including one 9 mm pistol loaded with three live rounds in the magazine and a pistol holster. Additionally, security forces seized 3 mobile phones, and two two-wheelers.
The officials added that the arrested persons and the seized items are now in the concerned police station for legal proceedings under the relevant sections of the law.
Earlier on March 28, Manipur Police arrested three active cadres of different banned outfits in various parts of the state. The arrests were part of intensified search operations aimed at curbing militant activities in the conflict-ridden region.
The three insurgents were nabbed in separate operations, with one cadre of the KCP (Politburo Standing Committee), identified as Rohit Singh alias Pukhrambam Kakpa, arrested from Khundrakpam Awang Leikai under Heingang Police Station, Imphal East District. Another active cadre of the PREPAK-Progressive group, Pukhrambam Samchand Meetei alias Potshemba, originally from Nathan Village, Churachandpur, and currently residing in Hiyangthang, Imphal West, was apprehended near Manipur Diesel, Mantripukhri, under Heingang Police Station, Imphal East. A third insurgent, Hawaibam Ibungo alias Mangi of Sekmaijin Mayai Leikai, Kakching District, was arrested from Sekmaijin Mayai Leikai under Hiyanglam Police Station, Kakching District. He was actively involved in recruiting new members and extorting money from the public in Kakching District.
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