Two arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 15 2015:
Acting on specific information about the presence of some anti social elements in and around Wangoi bazar, a combined team of district police commando, Imphal West and 12 Bihar Regiment conducted search operation in the area on Jan 13 resulting in the arrest of one person namely, Md Indra Rahaman (43) s/o (L) Md Aton of Lilong Atoukhong Mamang Leikai.
A statement issued by the PRO of Police Dept said that one 9 mm pistol along with 2 (two) live rounds of 9 mm ammunition were seized from his possession.
Investigation revealed that he came to Wangoi Bazar to extort money from the general public by showing the 9 mm pistol.
A case has been registered at Wangoi PS and investigation is going on.
Meanwhile, on Jan 14, based on a reliable information and subsequent mobile frisking and checking, teams of district police commando, Imphal East arrested one S/S Lance Corporal of UNLF outfit, namely, Thangjam Premkumar Singh alias Chingkheihunba alias Pishak (35) s/o Th Ibai Angang Singh of Lamsang Haorang Sabal Leikai from Lairenpat road.
Investigation revealed that, he had extorted huge amount of money from the general public, Government employees, contractors etc for raising fund of the UNLF.
Incriminating articles were seized from his possession.
A case has been registered at Irilbung PS and investigation is going on, it added.