IMPHAL, Oct 30: Manipur Police arrested an alleged extortionist linked to the United National Liberation Front (UNLF-Koireng) in Bishnupur district and seized more than 7.7 kg of suspected brown sugar in a separate anti-drug operation in Churachandpur district.
The Bishnupur Police Commando Unit arrested Salam Kheda Singh, alias Kiran, 54, from Nambol Sabal Leikai on October 29. Singh, who belongs to Thanga Karang Lamlon Leikai in Bishnupur district, was identified by police as an active member of the UNLF-Koireng.
In a separate operation conducted on October 27, police intercepted a Bolero vehicle at Valpakot village in Churachandpur district and recovered approximately 7.732 kg of suspected brown sugar.
The driver, identified as Lunminlal Mate, 29, a resident of Longja village in Chandel district, was arrested during the operation.
Police took the seized contraband and the vehicle into custody.
