Imphal, Mar 1: Manipur Police on February 28 arrested two active cadres of the banned outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF–Koireng faction) on charges linked to extortion in Imphal East district.
The arrests were made at Wangkhei Ayangpalli under Porompat police station. The accused have been identified as self-styled second lieutenant Asem Nongpoknganba Meitei, alias Ngangoiba (32), and Thangjam Gandhi Meitei, alias Yaima (27).
Police seized one pistol, two magazines loaded with 16 live rounds, and a mobile phone from their possession.
In a separate operation the same day, police arrested an active cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP–Nongdrenkhomba faction) in Imphal West district.
The accused, Laishram Monish Singh, alias Tom (23), was apprehended from his residence at Khagempalli Pankha Nganapi Thong Mamang under Singjamei police station. A mobile phone was recovered during the operation.
Further investigation is underway, police said.
