IMPHAL: Six suspected militants, including a minor, allegedly involved in extortion, intimidation and kidnapping have been arrested in Manipur’s Imphal Valley districts, police said on Wednesday.
The six alleged cadres of the banned United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) were apprehended from different locations in Bishnupur, Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Tuesday.
Among those arrested was 51-year-old P Koireng Singh, who was apprehended from Koirengei Forest Gate in Imphal West. Police said Singh worked as a gardener in the state Forest Department.
Security forces recovered 23 UPPK letterheads from the arrested persons. Police said the accused allegedly confessed to involvement in kidnapping, extortion and intimidation.
Separately, a joint team of Manipur Police and the CRPF recovered arms and ammunition during a cordon-and-search operation at Taphou Kuki in Kangpokpi district and adjoining Taphou Liangmai in Senapati district.
The forces recovered two SBBL guns, 78 rounds of 12-bore cartridges and empty cases of AK-47 and .22 ammunition. They also destroyed two bunkers at Taphou Kuki and another at Taphou Liangmai.
Further investigation into the alleged activities of the arrested UPPK cadres and the recovered weapons is underway.
