Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Militant, Student Leader Arrested Over Alleged Kidnapping, Extortion
Security forces arrested two people in Manipur’s Imphal East district.
One was Waikhom Hero Meetei, who police linked to an alleged kidnapping.
Police said he was an active member of Kangleipak Communist Party (Nongdrenkhomba).
The other person was Sena, president of the Manipur Students Federation.
Police also alleged that Sena was linked to the banned National Revolutionary Front Manipur.
Authorities said Meetei helped publish or draft articles for the group.
They also alleged that he was involved in unauthorised money transactions.
Police said they recovered Rs 2.67 lakh and a laptop from him.
Security forces arrested Waikhom Hero Meetei in Imphal East over an alleged kidnapping.
Police identified Meetei as an active member of Kangleipak Communist Party (Nongdrenkhomba).
Manipur Students Federation president Sena was arrested separately in Luwangsangbam.
Police alleged Sena was also an active member of the banned National Revolutionary Front Manipur.
Authorities said Rs 2.67 lakh and a laptop were seized from Meetei.
- Who
- Waikhom Hero Meetei and Sena, president of the Manipur Students Federation, were arrested.
- What
- They were arrested over alleged involvement in kidnapping and extortion-related activities.
- When
- The arrests were made on Monday, with police details released on Tuesday.
- Where
- The arrests took place at Sanjenbam Khunou and Luwangsangbam in Imphal East district, Manipur.
- Why
- Police alleged involvement in kidnapping, extortion, publishing or drafting material for an outfit, and unauthorised money transactions.
- Arrestee
- Waikhom Hero Meetei
- Second arrestee
- Sena, president of the Manipur Students Federation
- Locations
- Sanjenbam Khunou and Luwangsangbam, Imphal East district
- Alleged affiliations
- Kangleipak Communist Party (Nongdrenkhomba) and National Revolutionary Front Manipur
- Seized items
- Rs 2.67 lakh and a laptop
- Reported age
- The headline says Meetei was 24, while the article body says 23
- Authorities
- A joint team of security forces made the arrests