Police net alleged gang member, CCL
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 31 2024:
Police arrested an alleged gang member along with a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) during an operation, from Imphal West district on Sunday.
The arrested person identified as Moirangthem Lanchenba Meetei (18) was rounded up with his juvenile accomplice.
Police source said that the two are part of a gang known as Salailen Mapa-ri, affiliated with the Kangleipak Defence Force, indulging in various criminal activities including theft, extortion, and anti-social activities.
During the operation, the police recovered a cache of weapons and other items associated with the gang.
The seized items include one .32 pistol with magazine, one 9mm pistol with magazine loaded with four rounds, one SBBL gun mounted with telescope, one Chinese hand grenade, five wireless sets, one round seal of Salailen Mapari KDF, one blue flag of the gang, one each camouflage cap, jacket, BP black vest, camouflage full shirt & trouser, 16 letterheads of the gang, one 4-wheeler vehicle, and one motorcycle.