Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Manipur seeks police action over extortion claims at National School Games
There was a big sports event called the 69th National School Games in Imphal, Manipur.
A parent from the Rajasthan team said that some people stopped them on their way to the event and asked for money, which is called extortion.
The parent later said he made a mistake and that no money was taken.
The people in charge of the event in Manipur asked the police to check if this really happened and to take action if it did.
The police started looking into it, but the Rajasthan team had already left without making an official complaint.
The event ended on January 18, and people are upset because they expect the organizers to keep the participants safe and make sure everything goes smoothly.
Manipur’s Director of Youth Affairs and Sports requested police action to verify extortion allegations made by the Rajasthan contingent during the 69th National School Games.
The alleged extortion incident occurred on December 11 on the Dimapur–Imphal route, where the Rajasthan team was reportedly stopped and pressured to pay money.
The Rajasthan contingent also claimed lapses in post-event arrangements, including issues with return tickets.
Police initiated inquiries but found it challenging to take further action as the Rajasthan team had left without lodging a formal complaint.
The parent who made the extortion claim later clarified that there was no extortion, but the driver was taken aside for some time.
- Who
- Manipur’s Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Rajasthan contingent, and Manipur police
- What
- Allegations of extortion and lapses in post-event arrangements during the 69th National School Games
- When
- Alleged incident on December 11; police action requested on January 19; event concluded on January 18
- Where
- Imphal, Manipur, and the Dimapur–Imphal route
- Why
- To verify and address allegations of extortion and ensure participant safety and proper logistics
Extortion Allegation
Miscommunication Clarification
Extortion Incident
Extortion Allegation
A parent alleged that the Rajasthan contingent was stopped at gunpoint and extorted for two hours by the Kukis on the Dimapur–Imphal route.
Miscommunication Clarification
The parent later clarified that there was no extortion, but the driver was taken aside for some time.
- Event
- 69th National School Games
- Location
- Imphal, Manipur
- Alleged Incident Date
- December 11
- Contingent Involved
- Rajasthan
- Action Requested
- Police verification and legal action
- Event Conclusion Date
- January 18
- Allegation Source
- Parent of a participating student
- Clarification
- Miscommunication regarding the extortion claim
Sources
Manipur seeks police action as extortion claims hit 69th National School Games
'Held For 2 Hours, Money Taken': Rajasthan School Teams' Manipur Video Viral
Parent of young athlete makes extortion claim in Manipur, then backtracks: ‘Miscommunicated’
