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Manipur Police Arrest Two Suspected NSCN (IM) Cadres Over Extortion Case
✍️ Daily Pioneer
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 02:49 PM
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Manipur police have detained two individuals linked to the NSCN (IM) outfit for alleged extortion activities. The arrests were made following a complaint by local residents in the region.
Manipur police arrested two men believed to be members of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Imphal) or NSCN (IM) on charges of extortion. The arrests took place in the western part of the state after residents reported that the men had been demanding money from local businesses.
According to the police, the suspects had been involved in a series of extortion attempts targeting shopkeepers and transport operators in the area. They were taken into custody and are now awaiting further investigation.
The police spokesperson said the operation was part of a broader effort to curb criminal activities linked to insurgent groups in the region. The suspects will be produced before a court and may face charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.
Local authorities have urged residents to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies and to report any suspicious activity. The police also announced that additional security measures would be implemented in the affected districts.
According to the police, the suspects had been involved in a series of extortion attempts targeting shopkeepers and transport operators in the area. They were taken into custody and are now awaiting further investigation.
The police spokesperson said the operation was part of a broader effort to curb criminal activities linked to insurgent groups in the region. The suspects will be produced before a court and may face charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.
Local authorities have urged residents to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies and to report any suspicious activity. The police also announced that additional security measures would be implemented in the affected districts.