Manipur Police Arrest Six Women in Extortion, Cyber Fraud Crackdown
Six women allegedly linked to banned insurgent outfits and involved in extortion and cyber fraud were arrested in a series of coordinated operations carried out by central security forces and the Manipur Police, officials said on Monday.
Arrest Linked to UNLF-Koireng
During an operation on Sunday, security forces apprehended an alleged active woman cadre of the proscribed United National Liberation Front–Koireng (UNLF-K) from Nongpok Inkhol, New Checkon, under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East district.
The arrested individual was identified as Salam Ningol Sanasam, alias Santikumari Devi (29), a resident of Upokpi Mamang Leikai in Bishnupur district.
KCP-Apunba Cadre Held
In a separate operation, another woman cadre identified as Mutum Joshika Chanu (19), alias Maikeingakpi, was arrested from Lamdeng Thongkhong under Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West district. Officials said she was associated with the banned Kangleipak Communist Party–Apunba (KCP-Apunba).
Two PLA Cadres Apprehended Near Border
Meanwhile, two female cadres of the outlawed People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were captured in the general area along the Indo–Myanmar border, between Sunrise Ground and Gate No. 2 at Moreh in Tengnoupal district.
They were identified as:
- Akoijam Sakhenbi (23) of Khoijuman Mayai Leikai, Bishnupur district
- Chongtham Hembaby (19) of Yumnam Huidrom, Wangoi, Imphal West district
Cyber Fraud and Mobile Theft Cases
In another operation, police arrested two women allegedly involved in multiple mobile phone theft and cyber fraud cases reported from Senapati, Imphal, and adjoining areas.
The accused, identified as Linai Mercy (19) of Thingba Khunou village and Siipfiine (18) of Phuba Khuman village, were apprehended under Senapati Police Station.
Officials said six mobile phones and several incriminating documents were seized from their possession.
Authorities stated that further investigation is underway to ascertain links, if any, and to determine the extent of involvement in extortion and cyber-related activities.
