SFs strike it rich with six UGs arrest
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 30 2014 :
A combined team of Imphal West District Police Commandos and 30 AR arrested one active member of PREPAK, namely, Kshetrimayum Somananda Meitei (30) S/o (L) Ksh Tombi Meitei of Khurai Laishram Leikai from Lamsang Bazar on May 27, according to a statement issued by the PRO of Police dept.
Investigation revealed that he was assigned to extort money from shopkeepers, Government employees, mobile tower owners and general public by using demand letters for raising fund for PREPAK.
He was also involved in transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another.
A case has been registered at Lamsang Police Station and investigation is going on, it said.
On May 29, based on reliable information, Bishnupur District Police Commandos conducted search operation at Nambol Khathong area and arrested one KCP (MTF), namely, Wahengbam Inaocha Singh alias Ibomcha alias Ashiky (34) S/o W Irabot Singh of Nambol Khathong.
In the follow up action, another KCP (MTF) cadre, Khundrakpam Hemanta Singh alias Ahingchamba (44) S/o Kh Thoiba Singh of Laimapokpam Awang Leikai was also arrested from his house.
A case has been registered at Nambol Police Station, the PRO statement said.
In an unrelated incident, Bishnupur District Police Commandos conducted search operation at Leimapokpam area and arrested one cadre of KCP(MTF), namely, Longjam Shyam Singh (59) S/o (L) L Ibochou Singh of Yumnam Huidrom Thiyam Leisangkhong the same day.
Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion of money from the general public, shopkeepers and government employees of Bishnupur District.
A case has been registered at Nambol Police Station, the police statement said.
Meanwhile, Thoubal district police commandos, based on information that some active workers of PREPAK (PRO) are going to transport money extorted from general public to their senior cadres staying at Myanmar, conducted frisking and checking at Pallel Bazar near CDO post on May 29 .
During the frisking and checking, one active worker of PREPAK(Pro), namely, Sarangthem Johny Meitei (29) S/o S Shyam Meitei of Thabalkhong Sabal Leikai, who was in a silver colour Maruti van, bearing registration No MN01X-2555, was arrested along with Rs.2,01,590/- and 2 I-Phone mobile handsets.
In the follow up action, one of his associates, namely, Sapam Robindro alias Nanao (35) S/o S Bhagirath Singh of Khongjam Patpal was also arrested.
Investigation revealed that they were involved in extortion of Rs.2,01,590 from the contractors at Imphal for their party fund.
A case has been registered at Kakching Police Station and investigation is going on, the Police PRO statement said.