Reported by Bit Irom
Imphal: Security forces and Manipur Police arrested 10 cadres of two proscribed outfits, the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), during coordinated anti-insurgency operations across the valley districts on Thursday.
Police said the arrested cadres were allegedly involved in extortion, illegal arms supply and the planting of hand grenades at various locations.
In the first operation, security forces arrested four active cadres of the KCP (MFL), all from Kakching district. They were identified as Moirangthem Tondomba Singh alias Teme (44) of Arong Khunou Mayai Leikai, Wahengbam Inao Singh alias Jack (46) of Kakching Irum Mapal, Nongmaithem David Meitei (42) of Loushi Ching Kakpham and Maibam Lokendro Singh (38) of Wabagai Thambal Chingya.
In a separate operation, police arrested four cadres of the KCP (PWG), all residents of Imphal East district. They were identified as Huidrom Palinba Singh alias Nanao (19) of Kongba Ucheckon, Pebam Roshan Singh (18) of Singjamei Pebiya Pundit Leikai, Nameirakpam Jitson Meitei (19) of Bashikhong Mamang Leikai and Maimom Lemba Meitei (28) of Ningomthong Kitna Panung.
Another KCP (PWG) cadre, Hemam Laingam Meitei alias Ngamba (33) of Moirang Khoiru Mayai Leirak in Bishnupur district, was arrested from his locality under Moirang Police Station.
Security forces also arrested Arambam Sanayaima Meitei alias Ali (48), an active cadre of the RPF, the political wing of the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA). He was apprehended from Kangla Sangomshang Awang Leikai under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East district.
Police said further investigation is underway.