Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 06 2010:
Imphal East District Police Commandos have reportedly apprehended two UG activists from different parts of the district yesterday.
According to two separate statements issued by SP of Imphal East Th Radheshyam Singh, the PREPAK activist identified as Laishram Lakpati Singh alias Ibomcha (38) s/o L Tomba of Khongman Lisam Leirak Zone-III was apprehended from Ningomthongjao bridge along with one 9 mm pistol (Smith and Wesson) loaded with two live rounds bearing no.TCP 680LMOD3906 made in USA at around 8 am yesterday.
On verification, Lakpati disclosed that he joined PREPAK in March 2010 through one Thokchom Kanta alias Kant Singh of Bashikhong Lamlong Mari Phangba and he is now working under his command.
Furthermore, Lakpati disclosed that he was involved in extortion of money from general public, provided shelter to other PREPAK cadres and help in transportation of arms and ammunition of the outfit from one place to another, the SP informed.
The SP further informed that the KCP (MC) cadre identified as Md Ajib Khan alias Thoicha (20) s/o Md Ushmein of Urup Makha Leikai was arrested from Urup Makha Leikai near Litan Makhong at around 5.30 am yesterday.
On verification, Ajib Khan disclosed that he is an active member of KCP (MC) Malemnganba Meitei group and he was involved in hijacking of Tata Magic (red in colour) from Imphal to Wangjing and also in extortion of money from general public, Government officials, businessmen, etc.
He also disclosed that he was working under the command of Md Kora alias Altab Khan (33) s/o Md Kadhir Khan of Urup Awang Leikai of the outfit.