Amid reports of pressure groups allegedly distributing donation-cum-extortion slips to shops in Iewduh market, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who also holds the Home (Police) portfolio, has assured that the government is taking the matter seriously.
Authorities arrested nine members from two militant groups in Thoubal and Imphal West districts of Manipur on charges of extorting money from residents and traders.
Imphal, Oct 23: Security forces arrested six members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) on Tuesday in Manipur's Imphal East district.
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A police official informed that the arrests were made following credible intelligence that Simon Jyrwa and his associates had conspired to raise funds for HNUF by extorting several non-tribal traders operating in the district
Two members of the Hynniewtrep National Youth Movement (HNYM), a Khasi-hills based pressure group, were among the four persons arrested in Shillong on Wednesday for demanding Rs 10 lakh and criminally intimidating the victim's daughter.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday assured that the government is taking steps to ensure extortion activities by the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) are put to a stop in the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday said the District Administration and the Police department have been instructed to keep check on illegal donations being collected by NGOs and individuals in Shillong.
The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) in Ri Bhoi District has officially lodged a complaint with the Deputy Commissioner of Ri Bhoi District, demanding legal measures be taken against those responsible for alleged extortion of funds from vehicles transporting chickens bound for export to Meghalaya.
Mampha who lives in the Panbari area of Dhekiajuli was asked to pay Rs 7 lakh by the duo but since he was unable to pay the extortion, he was beaten up by them.
