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Crime
Two Alleged PREPAK Members Arrested in Bishnupur Over Extortion Charges
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 11:37 AM
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Police in Bishnupur, Manipur, have detained two men accused of being members of the PREPAK gang and of extorting local businesses.
Police in Bishnupur, Manipur, arrested two men on Tuesday, alleging they were members of the PREPAK gang and were involved in extortion of local businesses. The arrests were made after a complaint filed by a shop owner who claimed the men had demanded money for protection. The officers said the suspects were taken to the local police station for questioning.
The PREPAK gang, known for its involvement in organized crime in the region, has been the focus of recent law‑enforcement operations. Authorities have stated that the arrests are part of a broader crackdown on extortion and illegal intimidation.
No further details have been released regarding the suspects’ identities or the extent of the alleged extortion. The case is currently under investigation by the local police.
The PREPAK gang, known for its involvement in organized crime in the region, has been the focus of recent law‑enforcement operations. Authorities have stated that the arrests are part of a broader crackdown on extortion and illegal intimidation.
No further details have been released regarding the suspects’ identities or the extent of the alleged extortion. The case is currently under investigation by the local police.