Security forces arrest five UGs
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 03 2014: A total of five underground cadres were arrested by the security forces in different operations and different places in the State during the last 48 hours.

A combined tea of Imphal West District Police Commandos and 40 AR B-Coy arrested one active member of PLA (RPF) on June 1, namely, Ningthoujam (O) Puyam (N) Shurbala alias Bijaya Devi (37) W/o Ningthoujam Rajib Singh of Tera Sapam Leirak at present staying at Singjamei Waikhom Leikai near WAC Ground from near her house.

On investigation, it is revealed that she had carried out many prejudicial activities like extortion, transportation of explosives, planting of IEDs to terrorise the public and to extort money.

On her disclosure, three hand grenades were seized which were hidden inside an almirah at her home, according to a press statement issued by the PRO of Police dept.

A case has been registered at Singjamei Police Station and investigation is going on.

The same day, based on reliable information, District Police Commandos, Bishnupur including women Police conducted search operation at Bishnupur Bazar area.

During the search operation, one cadre of PREPAK (Pro) organisation, namely, Ngangom Pavin Singh alias Naocha (26) S/o Ng Manimohan Singh of Khurai Sajor Leikai at present staying at Laipham Khunou Mamang Leikai, was arrested and seized one mobile handset with Airtel SIM card from his possession.

Investigation revealed that he had collected huge amounts of money from the contractors and general public.

In follow up action on the same day, Nongmaithem Bocha Singh (32) S/o N Thawanjao Singh of Wangoo Sabal Mamang Leikai, an active member of PREPAK (Pro) organisation was also arrested from his house and l(one) 9mm pistol with magazine and one Mobile handset with Airtel SIM card were seized from his possession.

On further follow up action the same day, one cadre of PREPAK (Pro), namely, Nongmaithem Tomba Singh alias Tayai (45) S/o N Thaninjao Singh of Wangoo Sabal Mamang Leikai was also arrested from Wangoo Sabal Mamang Leikai and seized one mobile handset with SIM card, the police statement said.

On preliminary investigation, it was revealed that he was involved in extortion of money from the general public, shopkeepers and govt.employees of Bishnupur District in the name of PREPAK (Pro) .

A case has been registered at Bishnupur Police Station and investigation is going on.

On June 2, Bishnupur District Police Commandos conducted search operation at Khabi Village and arrested one cadre of PREPAK (Pro) identified as Keithellakpam Nanao Singh alias Roshini (28) S/o (L) K Ibomcha Singh of Khabi Mayai Leikai.

On his disclosure, one s/s Sgt Major of PREPAK (Pro) organisation, namely, Kh Dhiren Singh alias Thakaba (34) S/o Kh Nilamani Singh of Nambol Phoijing was also arrested from his (latter's) residence.

A case has been registered at Nambol Police Station and investigation is going on, the PRO statement added.

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