GUWAHATI: In its ongoing crackdown on extortion rackets targeting businesses in Manipur , police arrested two members of banned militant outfit PREPAK in Imphal West district on Saturday.
"Irungbam Nganba Meitei (34) and Haobijam Sanathoi Singh (18) were involved in extorting various showrooms in Imphal," police said, adding two mobile phones, one motorbike, and a driving licence were seized from the duo.
There are 15 crack teams within an anti-extortion unit led by additional DGP, with zonal IGPs as members.
"Extortion activities have become a major concern in Manipur since the outbreak of violence on May 3 last year. Many underground groups have intensified their extortion efforts," IGP (intelligence) K Kabib said.
He said the banned groups also engage in 'psychological' warfare, including threats, kidnappings, and throwing grenades at homes. They also illegally collect toll on national highways. Two members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party were detained by police two days ago for attempted extortion.
"Irungbam Nganba Meitei (34) and Haobijam Sanathoi Singh (18) were involved in extorting various showrooms in Imphal," police said, adding two mobile phones, one motorbike, and a driving licence were seized from the duo.
There are 15 crack teams within an anti-extortion unit led by additional DGP, with zonal IGPs as members.
"Extortion activities have become a major concern in Manipur since the outbreak of violence on May 3 last year. Many underground groups have intensified their extortion efforts," IGP (intelligence) K Kabib said.
He said the banned groups also engage in 'psychological' warfare, including threats, kidnappings, and throwing grenades at homes. They also illegally collect toll on national highways. Two members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party were detained by police two days ago for attempted extortion.
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