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Topic: UNLF

Manipur govt sets up anti-extortion cell & helpline as cases surge to peak insurgency-era levels

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.

UNLF ‘extorted’ lakhs from BJP MLAs, gen secy as ‘donations’ to ‘fuel violence’ in Manipur—ED chargesheet

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.

ED finds ‘well-oiled’ extortion system funding UNLF’s ‘Rs 54 cr budget’. Crores for arms & even HR wing

Apart from extorting money from establishments & individuals, insurgent outfit raised funds by collecting unauthorised taxes from liquor shops, highways & transporters among others.

UNLF extorted crores in name of ‘liberation struggle’, used it to ‘exacerbate Manipur violence’—ED probe

ED cites extortion letters to businessman in chargesheet. Probe based on NIA case over Myanmar-based terror outfits 'exploiting Manipur unrest to wage war against Indian govt'.

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