IMPHAL, Jan 8: The Imphal West district police commandos reportedly arrested two cadres of the proscribed People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on January 7 from Dewlahland Imphal West district.
A statement issued by the PRO Manipur Police, identified the PLA cadres as one Laishram Lakpati alias Johnson, 44, son of L Tomba Singh of Khongman Zone-III Mayai Leikai Laishram Leirak and Wangkheimayum Bobby Singh alias Imobi alias Lamjing alias Boy alias Sarat, 38, son of (L) W Sharat Singh of Wangkhei Hijam Leikai Ayangpali road.
It said that the commando team first arrested Lakpati while conducting frisking and checking duty in front of the City Hospital, Dewlahland adding that following his disclosure Bobby was later arrested from Khuyathong Senpati Bus parking the same day.
Both the cadres were reportedly involved in extortion from different Government departments.
Moreover, Bobby Singh had also made monetary demands in the name of the CORCOM in some Government offices, it asserted adding that incriminating articles were seized from his possession.
While a case has been reportedly registered at Imphal Police station, investigation is said to be underway.