IMPHAL, July 15: An extortionist was apprehended by residents of Kwakeithel Mayaikoibi and handed over to the police this afternoon.
The culprit has been identified as Oinam Rishikesh 32, son of O Tomba Singh of Sangaiprou Maning Leikai.
Sources informed that the extortionist was caught around 1.30pm while trying to serve a demand letter to retired dean of RIMS Dr T Yumjao.
A demand letter of United Revolutionary Front Organization signed by finance secretary Parikaba and president Yaisana a moped bearing registration number MN01Z 3214, two mobile handsets and cash were recovered from him. He was later handed over to the police.