IMPHAL, May 24: During a search operation, the Thoubal District Police Commandos arrested an active worker of PLA/RPF on May 23, informed a press release of the PRO Police.
The arrested worker has been identified as Chongtham Oken, 44, son of
Ch Gosai Singh of Langmeidong Mamang Makha Leikai.
During investigation it was revealed that he made monetary demands to ZEOs of Kakching, Wangoi and Bishnupur and upon his disclosure, another active worker of the organisation identified as Maimom Bajanta Singh, 41, son of M Mohori Singh of Bashikhong Maimom Leikai was also arrested from Lilong bazaar.
One mobile handset was seized from Oken’s possession, said the release.
A case has been registered at Waikhong Police Station and investigation is going on said the Manipur Police Department, it said.
The release also continued that, the Imphal West district Police Commandos on May 23 conducted a cordon and search of a suspected house located at Yurembam area and arrested two PLA/RPF active members identified as s/s lt colonel Thokchom Kunje alias Tolen alias Babu Singh, 55, son of (L) Th Keso Singh of Yurembam Makha Leikai and Khongbaltabam Robin Singh, 58, son of (L) Kh Henouba Singh of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai from the house of Tolen.
Two mobile handsets were seized from them.
A case has been registered at Patsoi Police Station and investigation is going on, it said.
