Police, public discuss extortions in Yairipok
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, January 13 2025:
Thoubal police on Monday facilitated a meeting with representatives from civil societies, club functionaries, meira paibi activists of Bishnunaha, Bamol Leikai/Kekru/ Khoirom, and members of the Yairipok Shop Owners' Association to discuss the growing issue of extortion in the Yairipok area.
The meeting was attended by additional SPs (Law arid Order) N Suraj Singh, (Operations) H Devendra Singh and Yairipok SDPO Gaurav Dogra among others.
The meeting deliberated on the rising extortion demands being made by underground groups and other armed miscreants targeting local shopkeepers and business operators.
Thoubal Police assured those present that strict legal action would be initiated against those involved in extortion activities while civil society members expressed their full support to the police in tackling the social malaises.
It may be mentioned that shopkeepers and business establishments in Yairipok area have been observing a complete bandh in protest against the continuous extortion demands
from underground elements.