IMPHAL, Oct 29: Manipur Police on Monday arrested eight members of the proscribed group UNLF(P) in Thoubal District, alleging their involvement in unlawful activities, including using sophisticated firearms to intimidate locals and disrupt a lawful land demarcation process.
The detained individuals are identified as Laishram Atangba Meitei (24), Leishangthem Nongpok Meitei (26), Thongam Khangakpa Meitei (45), Thiyam Ningthou Meitei (46), Akoijam Thoupangba Meitei (24), Thounaojam Sugnu Ngakpa (26), Ngasepam Nongthouba Meitei (40), and Sorokhaibam Nganba (27).
Authorities seized a substantial arms cache, including three AK-47 rifles, two AK-56 rifles, one M-16 rifle, and a 9mm pistol, alongside ammunition consisting of 147 AK-47 rounds, 20 M-16 rounds, and 25 rounds for the 9mm pistol. Additionally, officers confiscated 16 mobile phones and an unregistered Fortuner SUV from the group.
In a separate operation, Manipur Police detained a PLA cadre, identified as Moirangthem Maniton Singh (29), in Top Leirak Machin, Keishamthong, Imphal West. Singh reportedly admitted involvement in extortion activities targeting businesses in the Imphal area.
