RPF/PLA, PREPAK cadres apprehended
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 02 2014:
A team of Imphal East District Police commando unit arrested an active member of RPF/PLA organization, namely Kangabam Ranbir Meitei (40) alias Bir s/o (L) K Modhumangol Meitei of Langdum Mamang Leikai on June 30 and seized one IED set weighing about 3-4 kgs along with one extra battery, one remote control device and two mobile phones with SIM cards from his possession, said a press release from PRO, Police Department.
Investigation revealed that he was instructed to plant the same IED at Khoyathong near DM College gate.
A case has been registered at Irilbung Police Station and investigation is going on.
On the other hand, based on reliable information that some cadres of PREPAK are moving in and around Wangoo area, a combined team of Thoubal District Police commando unit and 22 AR rushed to Wangoo Mamang Sabal Leikai and conducted search operation on June 30 .
During the operation, one s/s Private of PREPAK namely, Nongmaithem Thoi (24) alias Tomba Singh s/o (L) N Ibomcha Singh of Wangoo Mamang Sabal Leikai Sagol Lambi was arrested from Wangoo Mamang Sabal Laikai waiting shed.
Investigation revealed that he was involved in the extortion of money from the general public of Wangoo, Sugnu and Kakching areas.
A case has been registered at Sugnu Police Station and investigation is going on, the release added.