Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 31:
Stringent measures have been taken up to check the extortion spree of various UG groups in Imphal city.
This was disclosed by a high ranking official of the Police Department while talking to The Sangai Express today.
To stop the extortion spree in Imphal city, activities of police commandos have been enhanced, said the source and added that after identifying the individuals collecting money for different UG groups, police commandos have mounted strict vigil on the movement of these individuals.
These measures have been taken up with the belief that rampant extortion activities can be checked only when strong punitive actions are initiated against those persons collecting money for UG groups, confided the official.
The bomb attack at the State Assembly, the slaying of migrant workers and killing of three persons at a Thabal venue in Heirok are some of the actions that have severely threatened the law and order situation in the State, he noted.
After 42 new police outposts have been opened in greater Imphal area to check movement of UG cadres, some more police outposts have been opened in Imphal city too, the official informed.
Even though many UG cadres were apprehended from official quarters of MLAs and Ministers at Babupara in August last year, no further action could be initiated till date due to strong pressure from political circles, admitted the police official.