Manipur: One KCP (Taibangnganba) Cadre Arrested for Extortion in Kakching, Imphal West, and Thoubal Areas
First Published: 28th August, 2024 15:38 IST
The arrested cadre identified as Koijam Uperjit Singh (29) was arrested from Elangkhanpokpi in Kakching district yesterday.
Continuing its crackdown on insurgent activities, Manipur Police have arrested one cadre of the proscribed outfit KCP (Taibangnganba) for his involvement in extortion operations affecting the Kakching, Imphal West, and Thoubal areas.
The arrested cadre identified as Koijam Uperjit Singh (29) was arrested from Elangkhanpokpi in Kakching district yesterday.
“On 27.08.2024, Manipur Police arrested 01 (one) cadre of proscribed outfit KCP (Taibangnganba) from Elangkhanpokpi, Kakching District. The arrested person is identified as Koijam Uperjit Singh (29) yrs. He was involved in extortion from the public of Kakching, Imphal West and Thoubal area,” Manipur Police posted on X.
https://x.com/manipur_police/status/1828512695689294075
On Monday, police arrested 4 cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party – People’s War Group (KCP-PWG).
During the operation, authorities recovered a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, explosives, and other warlike weapons.
In a follow-up operation, police conducted a massive search in the Langoljam Kangjeibung, Kamong, Leimaram, Irengbam, and Heinoubok areas of Bishnupur district yesterday and dismantled a KCP (PWG) shelter house in Kamong.
Additionally, police have recovered 6 four-wheeler vehicles and various military items from the Leimaram area, including combat dress, boots, belts, sleeping bags, blankets, bulletproof vests, helmets, cooking utensils, and dishes.
The crackdown continues as police work to flush out and arrest additional insurgents, aiming to restore peace and security in the region.
“In a follow up to the arrest of 04 (four) KCP (PWG) cadres on 26.08.2024, Manipur Police conducted a massive operation in the general areas of Langoljam Kangjeibung, Kamong, Leimaram, Irengbam and Heinoubok of Bishnupur District and busted a shelter house of KCP (PWG) in Kamong area and recovered the following items from Leimaram areas: i.06 (six) four-wheeler vehicles and other miscellaneous items including various military fatigues such as combat dress, boots, belts, sleeping bags, blankets, bulletproof vests, helmets, cooking utensils, dishes etc. Further, search to flush out and arrest miscreants from the areas continues,” the Manipur Police tweeted.
Also Read: Manipur Police Arrest 3 Cadres of KCP (Nong-dren-khomba) In Extortion Case
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
In a significant gesture honouring supreme sacrifice and national service, the Governor-in-Council of Manipur today approved the appointment of Chingakham Naoba Singh as Assistant Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) under the State Home Department on compassionate grounds. Naoba Singh is the younger brother of Late Constable (CT) Deepak Chingakham, a brave BSF jawan from Yairipok Yambem Mathak […]
11th July 2025
Centre Sanctions Rs 1,066 Cr For Flood And Landslide Hit Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram
These states have experienced heavy rainfall, massive flooding, and multiple landslides during this monsoon season.
10th July 2025
Olympian Mirabai Chanu Flags Off 134th Durand Cup Roadshow in Manipur
Durand Cup Roadshow: This marks only the second time Manipur is hosting a leg of Asia’s oldest football tournament.
10th July 2025
Manipur Congress Slams State’s IDP Return Plan as ‘Hollow’ and Misleading
The Congress has urged the state and central governments to ensure genuine, permanent solutions rather than short-term makeshift arrangements.
09th July 2025
Manipur: Six Arambai Tengol Members Arrested for Assaulting Police During Bishnupur Bandh
According to police, the group was directly involved in a physical attack on law enforcement personnel during the bandh.
09th July 2025