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Crime
KCP Cadre Arrested in Imphal East with Pistol and Extortion Notes
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:46 PM
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A cadre of the Kendra Congress Party (Paikhomba) was taken into custody in Imphal East after police found a pistol and extortion notes in his possession.
Police in Imphal East district of Manipur arrested a member of the Kendra Congress Party (Paikhomba) on Thursday. During the operation, officers seized a pistol and several notes allegedly used for extortion. The arrest was part of a broader crackdown on illegal arms and extortion activities in the region.
The detained cadre is believed to have been involved in intimidation and extortion of local businesses, according to preliminary statements from the police. He was taken to the district police station for questioning.
Authorities said the discovery of the pistol and extortion notes confirmed suspicions of the individual’s involvement in criminal activities. The case is now under investigation by the local crime branch.
The incident has raised concerns about the prevalence of armed extortion in Imphal East, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and community vigilance.
The detained cadre is believed to have been involved in intimidation and extortion of local businesses, according to preliminary statements from the police. He was taken to the district police station for questioning.
Authorities said the discovery of the pistol and extortion notes confirmed suspicions of the individual’s involvement in criminal activities. The case is now under investigation by the local crime branch.
The incident has raised concerns about the prevalence of armed extortion in Imphal East, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and community vigilance.