Manipur Police on Saturday arrested two extortionists, UNLF (Koireng) active cadres from Wangkhei Ayangpalli under Porompat-PS, Imphal East district They have been identified as s/s 2nd Lieutenant, Asem Nongpoknganba Meitei alias Ngangoiba (32) and Thangjam Gandhi Meitei alias Yaima (27). From their possession, one pistol and two magazines loaded with 16 live rounds and one mobile phone were recovered. On the same day, Manipur Police also arrested an active cadre of KCP (Nongdrenkhomba), identified as Laishram Monish Singh alias Tom (23) of Khagempalli Pankha Nganapi Thong Mamang under Singjamei-PS, Imphal West district from his residence. A mobile phone was seized from him.
Meanwhile, security forces continued to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts.
A total of 115 Nakas/Check points were installed in different districts, both in the hills and the valley, however none was detained. Movement of 254 vehicles carrying essential items along NH-37 was ensured. Strict security measures were taken up in all vulnerable locations and security convoy is provided in sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of the vehicles.
