Manipur Mizoram: One more arrested in Rs 150 crore financial fraud case
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Thoubal: In an operation on Monday morning, the police in Manipur’s Thoubal, assisted by the 37 Assam Rifles, apprehended two suspected members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party – Taibanganba (KCP-T) involved in extortion activities.

The operation stemmed from intelligence reports indicating armed youths extorting money through demand letters in the Khongjom area of Thoubal district.

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A search and cordon operation was launched in the early hours, leading to the capture of two KCP-T cadres.

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While two others managed to escape, police apprehended Wangjam Mukesh (41) alias Koba and Thokchom Ajit (33) alias Commander.

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The authorities also recovered 26 demand letters, two mobile handsets, and a car believed to be used in their illegal activities.

The arrested individuals and confiscated items were handed over to the Khongjom police station for further investigation and legal action.