Imphal: Security forces on Wednesday arrested eight active cadres of various banned underground outfits involved in extortion and criminal activities from various locations, including two from near the India-Myanmar border, police said.
Security forces on Wednesday arrested eight active members of various banned underground organizations. (Representative photo)Officials said the arrests were made during a massive intelligence-based comb, cordon and search operation to nab those involved in extortion and criminal activities in the state.
Three active cadres of the banned underground organization kanlei ngana ngana Lup (KYKL) were arrested from the general area of Myrangthel village near the Indo-Myanmar border in Tengnupal district.
The arrested person identified as Abujam Naba Nui (49) of Wanteri District; Bishnipuravadi Muri to Singe (30); And Thubab’s successor-Iir-Iir-Iir-Ii is the integral district.
On the same day, two active cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Maoist Party-Meitei Phingang Lanmi)—Thangjam Gautam Singh (19) and Diamond Chingshubam (24)—were arrested from their respective residences at Khabi Mamang Leikai in Imphal West District. Security forces recovered two Royal Enfield Meteor motorcycles, mobile phones and an Aadhaar card from them.
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In another operation, Manipur Police arrested three cadres of banned underground outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) factions in Imphal East and Imphal West districts.
First, Khaleem Kulajit (20) of Khurai Kongpal Chingangbam Leikai in Imphal East was arrested from his residence. The second, Sadu Koireng, Chabungbam Taisan Meitei (21) of Imphal East – currently staying at Sajiwa Relief Camp – was arrested near Chairenthong Eko, police recovered an M20 pistol with a magazine and a mobile handset.
A third, Athokpam Derrick Singh (22) of Thangmeiband Hijam Leikai in Imphal West district, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the recent bomb blasts at Lalambung Takhellambam Leikai.
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Officials said a joint operation was launched targeting those involved in extortion, arms smuggling and militancy in the valley and hill districts. “These operations will continue to ensure peace and stability in the state,” said a senior police officer, requesting anonymity.
