IMPHAL, April 25: In a significant move against insurgent activities, Manipur Police and security forces have arrested two active cadres of the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), during intensified search and area domination operations conducted on Thursday.
The first arrest took place at Paobitek Lamkhai under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West District. The accused, identified as Leiphrakpam Sanatomba Meitei, also known as Puremba (32), is a resident of Langthabal Lep Makha Leikai. According to police sources, Meitei had been involved in a series of extortion activities targeting various schools in and around the Imphal area by issuing threats and monetary demands.
During his arrest, authorities recovered several items, including a mobile handset, a two-wheeler, and Rs. 30,000 in cash, which is suspected to be extorted money.
In a separate operation later the same day, security forces arrested another RPF/PLA cadre, Phuritshabam Sunil Singh, also known by the aliases Negro and Jackson (39), from Khonghampat near Orchid Farm under Sekmai Police Station. Originally hailing from Leimakhong Chingmang in Imphal West, Singh had been residing at the Mandop Yumpham Relief Camp in Khurkhul. One mobile handset was seized from his possession during the arrest.
Both arrests highlight the continuing efforts by Manipur authorities to dismantle insurgent networks and curb extortion-related activities across the state.
