Manipur: NRFM cadre arrested near RIMS in Imphal

IMPHAL: An active cadre of the banned National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) has been arrested for alleged extortion near the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) gate in Imphal.

Acting on a tip, security forces raided an area of RIMS road, Lamphelpat, Imphal West district of Manipur, and apprehended the NRFM member around 4 pm on Tuesday.

The arrested individual, Heisnam James Singh (32), was found in possession of a two-wheeler, a mobile phone, and incriminating documents.

Singh had been involved in extorting money from various places in Imphal for several months.

This marks the first NRFM cadre arrest this year. The NRFM, formerly known as the United Revolutionary Front, was established on September 11, 2011.