Five KCP (N) militants held in Manipur
Security forces in Manipur prevented a kidnapping and extortion attempt in Kakching Khunou, arresting five individuals from the KCP Nongdrenkhomba Group. Authorities seized weapons, mobile phones, and a vehicle during the operation.
- Jul 15, 2024,
- Updated Jul 15, 2024, 8:16 AM IST
Five members of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N) Nongdrenkhomba Group were arrested on July 14, as security forces foiled an attempted kidnapping and extortion plot in Kakching Khunou, Manipur.
The arrested individuals, identified as Soibam Lanchanba Meitei (25), Soibam Manoj Singh (27), Heisnam Dipak Meitei (39), Nameirakpam Nelson Singh (20), and Nongthombam Leishemba (23), were reportedly planning to abduct a person for ransom.
During the operation, security forces seized several items from the suspects:
1. Two pistols, each with a magazine loaded with five live rounds
2. Three mobile phones
3. Three camouflage uniforms
4. One Bolero vehicle without a license plate
Local authorities have registered a case and initiated further investigation into the incident.