Three militants arrested for alleged extortion in Manipur

Millat Times Desk

15 November 2026 (Publish: 07:02 AM IST)

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Security forces have arrested three alleged militants belonging to two banned outfits in separate operations across Manipur’s Bishnupur and Imphal East districts for their suspected involvement in extortion activities, police said on Sunday.

According to officials, two of the arrested individuals are active cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Apunba), while the third is allegedly associated with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF-Pambei).

Ngangom Ibomcha Singh (28), an active member of KCP (Apunba), was arrested on Thursday, November 12, from Irengbam Mamang Makha Leikai in Bishnupur district. He was allegedly involved in extortion activities in the area, an official said.

Following further investigation, security personnel arrested another alleged cadre of the same outfit, identified as Konjengbam Kumarjit Singh (41), from his residence in Nambol Leimapokpam Awang Leikai in Bishnupur district on the same day. He was reportedly identified as an associate of the first accused.

In a separate operation on Friday, November 13, security forces arrested Thingbaijam Naobi Singh (47), an alleged cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF-Pambei), from Wangkhei Ayangpalli Road in Imphal East district.

Police said the arrest was made following intelligence inputs. The accused was allegedly involved in extorting money from government offices and private firms. A TVS Jupiter scooter and ₹10,000 in cash were also seized from his possession, according to police.

The arrests come amid continued security operations in Manipur targeting individuals allegedly involved in extortion and other criminal activities.

Notably, the UNLF (Pambei) faction signed a peace agreement with the Centre and the Manipur government in November 2023. The agreement was aimed at bringing the outfit into the mainstream and establishing lasting peace in the state.

However, allegations of continued illegal activities by some of its members, including extortion and other criminal offences, have raised concerns over the implementation of the peace agreement.

Further investigation into the cases is underway, police said.