Dimapur, July 2 (EMN): With the recent arrest of three persons in connection to murder case in Dimapur, the total number of persons arrested in connection with extortions in Dimapur district has risen to 107 during the period from January to June 2018.
Congruously, a total amount of INR 10,22,457 was recovered during the period. Besides, the police have also recovered 10 weapons with 183 number of assorted calibre ammunitions, which were later forwarded to judicial custody.
According to the additional deputy commissioner of police and PRO, one person identify as Tovi Yeptho (26), ‘ss secretary’ of NNC Non-Accordist, was arrested on June 25 from Lotha church construction site in Dimapur. The release stated that copies of assignment order from NNC-Non Accordist along with list of several businessmen were seized from his possession. A case has been registered with the West Police Station.
In a separate incident, Dimapur police had arrested one person identified as Inato Chophy (26) from Ghorapatti area on charges of extortion on June 30. Police have recovered a cash amounting INR 11,500 from his possession. Case in this connection has been registered with the East Police Station.
On July 2, Dimapur police arrested one person identified as Husuka Achumi (36) of NNC (N/A) at a petrol pump in Purana Bazaar. One extortion slip and cash amounting to INR 10,000 was seized from his possession. Police report stated that case in this connection has been registered with the East Police Station.
Meanwhile, Dimapur police has arrested one female identified as Lokho Adaphro, wife of Mapao Khulen, on June 26 for illegal possession of 14 grams heroin from Blue Hill line area. It stated that case in this connection has been registered with the women police station adding investigation was on.
Also, on July 1, Dimapur police personnel arrested one person identified as Atoka (27) and resident of LRC colony for illegal transportation of liquor. He was arrested with 44 cases of IMFL at Old over bridge (Burma Camp area).
