3 militants arrested for extortion in Manipur

Security forces arrested three militants from different outfits in Manipur's Bishnupur and Imphal East districts for their alleged involvement in extortion, police said on Sunday (November 15, 2026).Ngangom Ibomcha Singh (28), an active member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba), was apprehended on Thursday (November 12) for his alleged involvement in extortion from Irengbam Mamang Makha Leikai in Bishnupur district, an official said.Further investigation led to the arrest of Konjengbam Kumarjit Singh (41), another active cadre of the outfit, from his residence in Nambol in the district the same day, he said.On Friday (November 13), Thingbaijam Naobi Singh (47), a cadre of the United National Liberation Front (Pambei), was arrested on Wangkhei Ayangpalli Road in Imphal East district based on intelligence input. According to police, he was allegedly involved in extorting money from government offices and private firms.UNLF (Pambei) signed a peace pact with the Centre and state government in 2023. However, its members allegedly continue with illegal activities, including extortion and arms possession, leading to their arrests. Published - November 15, 2026 09:11 am IST