Security forces arrest three militants for extortion in Manipur
The arrests involved members of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) and the United National Liberation Front (Pambei) factions.
Security forces arrested three militants from different outfits in the Bishnupur and Imphal East districts of Manipur for their alleged involvement in extortion, according to The Hindu.
On Thursday, November 12, Ngangom Ibomcha Singh, a 28-year-old active member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba), was apprehended at Irengbam Mamang Makha Leikai in Bishnupur district.
Further investigation led to the arrest of another active KCP (Apunba) cadre, 41-year-old Konjengbam Kumarjit Singh, from his residence in Nambol on the same day.
On Friday, November 13, Thingbaijam Naobi Singh, a 47-year-old cadre of the United National Liberation Front (Pambei), was arrested on Wangkhei Ayangpalli Road in Imphal East district.
Police stated that Singh was allegedly involved in extorting money from private firms and government offices. A TVS Jupiter scooter and Rs 10,000 in cash were seized from him.
The UNLF (Pambei) signed a peace pact with the state government and the Centre in 2023, though members allegedly continue illegal activities including extortion and arms possession.