IMPHAL, March 10: In a series of operations across Imphal West and Imphal East districts on Sunday, the Manipur Police arrested 16 militants from various insurgent groups involved in extortion, arms transportation, and other unlawful activities. The crackdown targeted individuals linked to criminal operations in the region.
Among those arrested, five members of the NRFM (National Revolutionary Front of Manipur) organization were taken into custody from Gandhi Avenue, Thangal Bazar, under City Police Station in Imphal West. The arrested individuals were identified as Keisham Robertson Meitei (29), Moirangthem Tanu Devi (21), Nameirakpam Rashini Devi (25), Meikam Ichan Chanu (32), and Laishram Menaka Chanu (27). They were reportedly engaged in extortion and the smuggling of arms and ammunition. Additionally, another NRFM cadre, Laiphrakpam Soniya Devi (24), was apprehended from Golapati Masjid Achouba Awang Leirak under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East. She was allegedly extorting money from the public, private firms, and government officials.
In a separate operation, two active members of the PREPAK (Pro) outfit, Chirom Rostam Meitei (25) and Heikrujam Arvind Singh (32), were arrested from Khongman Nandeibam Leikai under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East. They were also involved in extortion activities. Another operation led to the arrest of three PREPAK (Pro) members near Ima Medhapati School in Heinoupok, Imphal West. These suspects—Laishram Boboi Meitei (28), Palujam Babu Singh (25), and Yumnam Athoibi Chanu—were found to be extorting money from civilians, private entities, and government officials.
In a separate incident, an active member of KCP (PWG), Sorokhaibam Inaoton Singh (38), was arrested from the RIMS Main Gate in Lamphel. He was found with a mobile handset and allegedly involved in extorting money from government officials and the general public in and around Imphal. Another KCP (PWG) member, Shandham Romen Singh (39), was arrested from Samurou in Imphal West, where authorities seized eleven incriminating demand letters from his possession.
Furthermore, three cadres of the UPPK (United People’s Party of Kangleipak) outfit—Ngangbam Bishan Meitei (24), Ashangbam Manikanta Singh (37), and Sorokhaibam Nganthoi Singh (23)—were arrested from Langol Type-II in Imphal West. They were allegedly involved in extorting money through illegal tribunal activities and unauthorized trials.
