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Four arrested for extortion in Imphal West.

Two UNLF (Pambei) members detained despite peace pact.

Arms and ammo cache found in Ngairangbam.

Police in Manipur's Imphal West district arrested four individuals accused of extortion on December 8, with the arrests reported on December 9. Those detained include two members of the UNLF (Pambei) group, identified as Ningthoujam Nongpoknganba Meitei, aged 31, and Konthoujam Nelson Singh, aged 23. The two were apprehended in Awang Wabagai. UNLF (Pambei) had signed a peace agreement with the central government in 2023, but law enforcement officials noted that certain members have continued to engage in criminal activities.

The operation carried out by law enforcement also resulted in the arrest of two SOREPA members. Chungkham

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