Manipur Police and security forces carried out a series of targeted operations across Imphal West, Imphal East and Senapati districts, arresting a senior cadre of a banned militant outfit, his associate, and a key extortion operative.
On January 25, police arrested an active cadre of the proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front/People’s Liberation Army (RPF/PLA), identified as Yumnam Brojen Singh alias Kunjo (54), from his residence at Mayang Imphal Thana Awang Leikai under Mayang Imphal Police Station in Imphal West district. The arrest followed specific intelligence inputs regarding his involvement with the outlawed organisation.
During the investigation, Singh’s younger brother, Yumnam Thomas Singh alias John (45), was also arrested for allegedly destroying evidence linked to his brother’s insurgent activities. Police recovered two mobile phones and two Aadhaar cards from their possession.
In a separate operation on January 24, 2026, security forces arrested a suspected extortionist, Md Nawaj Khan (32), a resident of Urup Salanpham Mathak in Imphal East district, from Senapati Bazaar under Senapati Police Station. Officials said Khan was involved in extortion by issuing threat calls and delivering demand letters to individuals and establishments in Imphal East district.
A cache of personal and financial items was seized from him, including two mobile phones, a wristwatch, an Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving licence, one credit card and four debit cards. Investigators believe the seized materials will help trace the extortion network and its financial links.
Police said further investigation is underway to identify additional associates, funding channels and linkages connected to the militant outfit and the extortion racket, adding that security operations will continue to ensure public safety across the state.
