3 HPC(D) men engaged in extortion apprehended with arms
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, January 29 2023:
Churachandpur police last night apprehended 3 HPC-D (Hmar People's Convention-Democracy) men allegedly involved in extortion of money from vehicles plying on the Churachandpur-Sugnu Road.
The police also seized guns and ammunition from their possession.
The arrested men have been identified as Lalramhlun Lungtau @ Daa @ Rama (32) S/o (L) Sapbiek of Rengkai Muollhum; Vanlalthang @ VL (40) S/o Sumneithang of Parbung (at present staying at Muolvaiphei) and Lalthralhun Joute @ Lalthra (37) S/o Lailienthoun of Ngurte DLC Veng (presently staying at Shan Veng, Rengkai) .
The district police had launched an operation to arrest them last night at around 10 after receiving reliable inputs about some armed men extorting money from vehicles in and around Muolvaiphei village near KT Spring.
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The three have admitted to be members of the HPC (D) Manipur Region and they were extorting money from vehicles, said police.
The weapons seized from their possession include, one Airsoft gun M4A1 with one magazine (without live rounds); one Smith and Wesson M&P 40.177 (4.5 mm caliber) BB Gun Air Pistol with one magazine (without live round) and one holster.
The police also seized one Maruti 800cc car and 3 mobile phones.
A case has been registered against them under relevant sections of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) & Arms Act.
Further investigation is on, the police said.