Manipur Police Arrest KCP Cadre for Threatening Local Businesses
Manipur police detained 53-year-old Kshetrimayum Brajamohon Singh (alias Ingo) from Nungoi Makha Leikai under Lamlai Police Station on September 23 after allegations that he had been intimidating shopkeepers and obstructing government development programmes in Imphal East — including threats to force shops to close in Lamlai. Authorities seized a mobile phone during the arrest and say the device could reveal networks and evidence; the action is part of ongoing efforts to crack down on insurgent activity linked to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP).
On September 23, Manipur police arrested 53-year-old Kshetrimayum Brajamohon Singh, known locally as Ingo, from his residence in Nungoi Makha Leikai. Police allege Singh was actively intimidating business owners in Lamlai and obstructing the rollout of government development schemes — even threatening to force closures of shops and establishments. A mobile phone seized during the arrest is now part of evidence-gathering efforts, with officers hoping it will reveal the extent of his network and activities. The arrest is being framed by authorities as part of a broader campaign to curb insurgent activity that negatively affects economic growth in the region.
(FAQs)
1. Who was arrested and where?
Kshetrimayum Brajamohon Singh, alias Ingo, a 53-year-old man, was arrested from Nungoi Makha Leikai under the jurisdiction of Lamlai Police Station on September 23.
2. What were the allegations against him?
Authorities allege he intimidated shopkeepers, threatened to force closures of businesses in Lamlai, and obstructed government development initiatives in Imphal East.
3. Why is the KCP relevant to this arrest?
The Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) is a proscribed outfit; police say Singh was a member and that the arrest is part of efforts to clamp down on insurgent activities hampering local development.
4. What evidence did police seize?
Police seized a mobile phone from Singh during the arrest, which they expect may contain evidence about his network and activities.
5. How should local businesses respond if they receive threats?
Report threats to the police immediately, document all communications, form or join local business groups, and liaise with community leaders to ensure coordinated action and protection.
