1 UNLF cadre, extortionist nabbed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
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 at the said area on January 13 and arrested one person namely, Md Indra Rahaman (43) s/o (L) Md Aton of Lilong Atoukhong Mamang Leikai, said a press release issued by PRO, Police Department.
One 9mm pistol along with two live rounds of 9mm ammunition was seized from his possession.
Investigation revealed that he came to Wangoi Bazar to extort money from general public by showing the 9mm postol.
A case has been registered at Wangoi Police Station and investigation is going on.
On the other hand, based on 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 (35) @ Chingkheihunba @ Pishak s/o Th Ibai Angang Singh of Lamsang Haorang Sabal Leikai from Lairenpat Road on January 14 .
Investigation revealed that he had extorted huge amount of money from the general public, Government employees, contractors etc for raising fund of UNLF.
Incriminating articles were seized from his possession.
A case has been registered at Irilbung Police Station and investigation is going on, the release added.