Imphal: Manipur Police said it successfully foiled a kidnapping and extortion attempt by apprehending five members of the KCP (Nongdrenkhomba) group. The arrests, as per the Police took place in Kakching Khunou on July 14, preventing a planned abduction for extortion purposes.
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Soibam Lanchanba Meitei (25)
- Soibam Manoj Singh (27)
- Heisnam Dipak Meitei (39)
- Nameirakpam Nelson Singh (20)
- Nongthombam Leishemba (23)
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During the operation, security forces recovered and seized the following items from the suspects, said the Police. The recovered items are: Two pistols, each with a magazine loaded with five live rounds; Three mobile phones; Three sets of camouflage clothing; One Bolero vehicle without a number plate
A case has been registered, and further investigations are underway to uncover more details about the group’s activities and any potential accomplices, said Manipur Police.