Imphal: The Anti-Extortion Unit of the Manipur Police Commandos, along with central security forces, arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly assisting underground groups in extorting money from transport vehicles along National Highway-102, which connects Imphal to Dimapur in Nagaland.
The arrest took place during a patrol operation near PK Workshop, under the jurisdiction of Kangpokpi Police Station in northern Kangpokpi district on Tuesday.
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The joint forces were returning from Koubru Laikha when they encountered a group of individuals stopping commercial trucks and allegedly collecting money from the drivers.
On spotting the security forces, the group attempted to flee. However, one suspect, identified as Lunminthang Guite, a resident of Khamenlok, Saikul in Kangpokpi district, was apprehended at the scene.
Upon his arrest, authorities seized a smartphone, Rs. 25,000 in cash, and several incriminating documents. Police officials confirmed that Guite had been aiding underground organizations in extortion activities targeting transport vehicles.
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Following his apprehension, the suspect and the seized items were handed over to the local police. An FIR has been registered, and further legal proceedings are underway.