The accused, identified as Hawaibam Lakhamon, reportedly belongs to the United National Liberation Front (P), which signed a peace agreement with the Centre and the state government in 2023.
Imphal: Security forces have arrested a man for allegedly being involved in extortion activities and illegally possessing a firearm in Manipur's Imphal West district, police said on Friday.
Hawaibam Lakhamon, 58, was apprehended on Thursday by a joint team of state police commandos and 31st Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Lilong Chajing Mairengkhong Leikai, a police statement said.
He belonged to the United National Liberation Front (P), which signed a peace pact with the Centre and the state government in 2023.
He was arrested for his alleged involvement in extortion activities and illegal possession of arms and ammunition, the police statement said.
A pistol with a loaded magazine was seized from his possession, it said.
Meanwhile, a joint team of police and the army on Tuesday recovered two country-made pistols, three hand grenades, and two IEDs during an operation in the vicinity of Keipha Road in Bishnupur district, the statement added.
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Published: 13 Nov 2026, 10:40 am IST
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