Imphal, June 24: Manipur Police arrested three insurgent cadres in separate operations across the state, while security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition following the arrest of an alleged RPF/PLA member in Goa.
An alleged extortionist linked to SOREPA, identified as Yumnam Thoiba Meitei (57), was arrested on June 22 from a relief camp where he had been residing. A resident of Moreh Bazar Ward No. 8, he was staying at the Pravabati College relief camp in Mayang Imphal.
In another operation on June 23, security forces apprehended Kshetrimayum Frenston Singh alias Nanao alias Ithat, a self-styled Sergeant Major of PREPAK (Red Army). The 40-year-old, a resident of Top Khongnang Makhong in Imphal East district, was arrested from his locality under Porompat Police Station.
Earlier, on June 22, security personnel arrested another SOREPA cadre, Yumnam Joyraj Singh alias Ibomcha (36), from Mayang Imphal Maibam Mamang Leikai under Mayang Imphal Police Station in Imphal West district.
Meanwhile, a substantial cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Chingdompok in Thoubal district on June 22. The recovery followed the arrest of alleged RPF/PLA cadre Nongthongbam Ingo alias Krishna alias Yuhenba (51) from Cuncolim in South Goa by Manipur Police with assistance from Goa Police in connection with a case registered at Lilong Police Station.
The recovered items included two INSAS rifles, nine INSAS magazines, two 9 mm pistols and 163 rounds of ammunition of various calibres.
Police said further investigations are underway to determine the extent of the network and trace any additional arms, ammunition and associates linked to the arrested individuals.
