Six Arrested for Extortion in Manipur by Security Forces

Quick Summary

• Security forces arrested six individuals,including two militants,for extortion activities in Imphal East and West districts of Manipur.
• Four people were arrested on August 8 in the Telipati area of Imphal East district for extorting from shops and locals.
• A cadre of the banned Peoples’ Liberation Army was detained on August 8 from Huikap Makha Leikai, Imphal East.
• Another militant associated with the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was arrested on August 6 in Moidangpok Maning, Imphal West.He was involved in intimidation-related case settlements and extortion from the public.
• Security forces recovered arms and ammunition in multiple operations across Kakching district and Langol Usoi Makhong in Imphal West:

– Items recovered included three firearms (INSAS rifle, single-barrel rifle, locally made pistol), over 60 rounds of ammunition, explosive packets, grenades with detonators, magazines for various weapons totals accumulating to over 100 ]];setons items].