The Police Control Room, Manipur Police on Tuesday stated that an active cadre of National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) identified as one Heisnam James Singh Kumar, 33, was arrested by security forces from Lamphel RIMS Road near RIMS Gate.
From his possession a two wheeler vehicle and one mobile phone were seized, stated a release. He was involved in extortion of money from various places in the Imphal area, it stated.
Search operations and area domination were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts, it further stated.
Movement of 291 and 224 vehicles along NH-37 and NH-2 respectively with essential items has been ensured, it stated. Strict security measures are taken up in all vulnerable locations and a security convoy is provided in sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of the vehicles, it further stated.
It mentioned that a total of 130 Nakas/Checkpoints were installed in different Districts of Manipur, both in the hill and the valley and Police detained 115 persons in connection with violations in different districts of the state.
It appealed to the general public not to believe in rumours and be aware of false videos. Any circulation of unfounded videos etc. may be confirmed from the rumour free number 9233522822 of Central Control room, it said. It further appealed to the public to return the looted arms, ammunition and explosives to the police or nearest security forces immediately. During the last 24 hours, the situation in the state was under control, it added.
