Imphal, Nov 3: Security forces in Manipur have intensified their crackdown on insurgent groups and arrested nine cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) over the past 48 hours.

According to police, the arrested individuals were accused of serving monetary demands to shops, the public, and government offices; extorting money from the public and educational institutions; seizing mobile phones under duress from shops; and mediating disputes through intimidation.

A substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and incriminating materials was recovered during the operations across Manipur.

Security forces arrested three active cadres of KCP (Taibanganba) from Khongjom Bazar under Khongjom Police Station in Thoubal district.

They have been identified as Hijam Ngamba Meitei (38) of Kumbi Terakhong, Bishnupur district; Nongthombam Amujao Singh (24) of Pukhao Naharup, Imphal East district; Kiyam Rajesh Singh (41) of Wangoo Parking, Bishnupur district; and Kangabam Gouro Meitei (45) of Yairipok Ngamukhong Litan Makhong, Imphal East district.

Two active cadres of KCP (PWG) were also captured from Wahengbam Leikai under Imphal Police Station in Imphal West district. They are Md. Islamuddin (33) of Lilong Chaobok Mairenkhun and Syed Zakir Hussain (50) of Lilong Tairen Makhong.

A self-styled sergeant of KCP (Taibanganba), Meisnam Langamba Meitei (24) of Laingoubi Mayai Leikai under Kumbi Police Station, Bishnupur district, was apprehended from Kakching Lamdong under Kakching Police Station, Kakching district.

Another KCP (PWG) cadre, Urikhinbam Malemnganba Meitei (31) of Jiribam Gulathon under Jiribam Police Station, Jiribam district, was picked up from his hideout at Thongju Part-II near Kono Khongnang Khong under Singjamei Police Station, Imphal West district.

A cadre of KCP (Ibungo Ngangom), Ronaldo Maibam (25) of Hiyanglam Awang Leikai under Hiyanglam Police Station, Kakching district, was also arrested from his residence.

“We have arrested nine cadres of the KCP within 48 hours. The crackdown against this proscribed group will continue. They have been largely involved in extortion activities, and we have been tracking their movements for the last several months,” said a police official.

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