An active cadre of the outlawed United National Liberation Front (Kangleipak) [UNLF (K)] was captured by Manipur Police on Sunday from the Lilong Bridge area under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West district as part of the ongoing campaign against extortion-related activities by militants and linkmen.Konsam Romesh Meitei (44), a resident of Kongba Kshetri Leikai in the Imphal East district, has been identified as the person in custody.
According to police sources, the accused was engaging in extortion on behalf of the outlawed group.
Two cell phones, a wallet, one Aadhaar card, and a four-wheeler were among the goods that were found in his possession and seized as part of the inquiry.Additional questioning is being conducted, according to police officials, to determine the extent of his involvement in extortion activities and to find any potential connections with other members of the group. Legal action has been taken.
