Accused have been identified as Nongthombam Meiraba belonging to UNLF & Sagolsem Sanatomba alias Surchandra Singh alias Piba of KYKL. They are in custody till 17 May.
The unit will include representatives from Manipur Police, CAPF, Assam Rifles & army. Data shows over 200, mainly from Meitei-dominated Imphal Valley, have been arrested for extortion.
ED says the insurgent outfit has been threatening many to cough up money. List of politicians who ‘donated’ also includes a Congress MLA. Two of them deny paying anything.
Apart from extorting money from establishments & individuals, insurgent outfit raised funds by collecting unauthorised taxes from liquor shops, highways & transporters among others.
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