Imphal, August 9: Security forces in Manipur have intensified intelligence-based combing and cordon-and-search operations to curb extortion and related criminal activities, leading to multiple arrests in recent days.
On August 8, police apprehended four men — Oinam Laleiba Meitei (23), Konjengbam Bungka (34), Oinam Sanjoy (30), all from Wangkhei Khunou, and Laishram Yaiphaba Singh (31) of New Checkon — from Telipati near Hanuman Mandir under Porompat police station. They were allegedly involved in extorting money from local shops and residents. Two Honda Activa scooters were seized during the operation.
The same day, an active cadre of the proscribed RPF/PLA, identified as Heikrujam Lanjenba Meitei alias Ningthouba (19) of Andro Kharam Changathel Leikai, was arrested from Huikap Makha Leikai in Imphal East, with a mobile phone recovered from his possession.
Earlier, on August 6, police arrested an active cadre of the KCP (PWG), Heigrujam Daya Meitei alias Prem alias Luchingba (32) of Khongjom Sapam Mamang Leikai, from Moidangpok Maning Leikai under Patsoi police station, Imphal West. He was allegedly involved in extortion, as well as intimidating victims to settle cases related to crimes against women. A mobile handset with a SIM card was seized from him.
