A combined security team arrested five active cadres of banned outfit KCP (Nongdren Khomba) group on Sunday from Kakching Khunou Thingnam Ningthou Leikai in Kakching district, Manipur.
According to police, on receiving a tip-off regarding an imminent abduction linked to extortion activities at Kakching Khunou Thingnam Ningthou Leikai, a combined team of Kakching District Police and Commandos, led by OC Waikhong rushed to the said area and intercepted five cadres of the banned outfit.
The arrested cadres were identified as Soibam Lanchanba Meitei, 25, son of S Darendrajit of Ningombam Awang Leikai, Soibam Manoj, 27, son of S Narakeshwor of Ningombam Awang Leikai, Heisnam Dipak Meitei, 39, son of H Tomba of Thanga Heisnam Leikai, at present Phubala Half Dollar, Nameirakpam Nelson, 20, son of N Dara of Haraorou Sabal Leikai, and Nongthombam Leishemba, 23 son of N Hemanta of Kangla Sangonsang Awang Leikai.
The combined security forces seized one Revolver marked as S A CAL 7.65mm along with a magazine loaded with five live rounds, one revolver marked as Colt super .38 autos along with magazine with five live rounds, one Redmi K20 Mobile, one Redmi A1 Mobile, one Redmi Mobile, three camouflage dress and Bolero without number plate. A case has been registered at Waikhong Police Station for further investigation.