UG cadre, extortionist held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 14 2014 :
A team of Thoubal district police commando conducted a serach operation in and around Yairipok Khoirom and Kekru areas and apprehended an active PLA member on November 13, according to a statement issued by the PRO, Police Department, Imphal.
The apprehendee has been identified as Th Romen Singh(44), s/o (L) Th Tomba Singh of Kekru Mayai Leikai.
Investigation revealed that the apprehendee was involved in planning of an attack against the security forces and has also extorted a sum of Rs 2 lakh from contractors for PLA fund raising purpose.
Incriminating articles were also seized from his possession.
A case has been registered at Yairipok police station for further investigation.
Meanwhile, Imphal West district police commando arrested a member of a gang of extortionists namely Guruaribam Johny Sharma (35), s/o G Ratan Sharma of Brahmapur Guruaribam Leikai, Super Market.
Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion activities while working on contract basis as a data entry operator at Election Office, Lamphelpat and had also demanded Rs ten lakh from the staff members.
Incriminating articles were seized from his possession and a case has been registered at Singjamei police station for further investigation.