KYKL man arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 29 2013:
A KYKL cadre who was involved in extortion activities was arrested along with arms by the Manipur police commandos today.
Speaking to media persons today at Commando Complex, Minuthong, DSP (Commando) of Imphal West, Dr Sarangthem Ibomcha said the KYKL activist was arrested during a joint search operation launched by Imphal East and Imphal West districts police commandos in Awang Leikinthabi area today around 1.30 pm.
The arrested KYKL cadre has been identified as Maibam Ibomcha (38) s/o Angou of Sagolmang Mamang Leikai.
Based on his disclosure, an Austria made (Glock-17) 9mm pistol along with a magazine with ten live rounds was seized from his residence at Sagolmang, the DSP said.
He also said that Ibomcha was involved in planting a grenade at the rented residence of Wahengbam Manibabu (75) at Wahengbam Leikai on April 25.Ibomcha along with another accomplice identified as M Ibomcha alias Sarkar (29) of Heirangoithong Maibam Leikai executed the act.
They were also involved in extortion activities under the command of one SS Capt Loktongbam Dinesh alias Tompok (35) s/o Hemchandra of Sagolband Moirang Hanuba Leirak, the DSP said.
Couple of days back, they were also assigned to shut down Mother Care Hospital at Sagolband Moirang Leirak in connection with monetary demand, however, they retreated on seeing security personnel, Dr Ibomcha said.
They were also instructed by Dinesh to intimidate a bus owner at Kwakeithel Soibam Leikai besides getting instruction to carry out extortion at Lamphel Pharmacy, Shija Hospitals, Langol View Clinic and Maipakpi Maternity Hospital, the DSP said.