Imphal (Manipur) [India], October 29 (HBTV): Manipur Police arrested eight members of the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Manipur (Pambei) and seized arms and ammunition from their possession in Thoubal district, officials said on Tuesday.
The UNLF (P) members were arrested on Monday for threatening people and obstructing the land demarcation process in Thoubal district, according to officials.
"On 28.10.2024, Manipur Police arrested 08 (eight) members of UNLF (P) who were engaging in illegal activities by threatening with sophisticated arms and restraining the legal land demarcation process in Thoubal District," Manipur Police posted on X.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Laishram Atangba Meitei, Leishangthem Nongpok Meitei, Thongam Khangakpa Meitei, Thiyam Ningthou Meitei, Akoijam Thoupangba Meitei, Thounaojam Sugnu Ngakpa, Ngasepam Nongthouba Meitei, and Sorokhaibam Nganba.
Police seized three AK-47 rifles, two AK-56 rifles, one M-16 rifle, one 9mm pistol, 147 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition, 20 rounds of M-16 live ammunition, 25 rounds of 9mm live ammunition, sixteen mobile handsets, and one car from their possession.
On October 28, Manipur Police had also arrested one cadre of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) from Top Leirak Machin, Keishamthong, Imphal West, identified as Moirangthem Maniton Singh, who disclosed his involvement in extortion activities targeting shops in the Imphal area.
(ANI)