Dimapur, June 7 (EMN):
15 arrested for extortion: Dimapur police personnel, on May 26, arrested one Vino Awomi, son of late Vihozhe Awomi of Viyilho village, presently residing at Purana Bazaar, Dimapur, on charges of extortion after he was caught collecting illegal taxes from the commercial vehicles at Bamunpukhuri area on behalf of the GPRN/NSCN.
On May 26, the AET of the Dimapur Police arrested one Inato Assumi, son of Hoito Assumi of Honito village and present resident of Thilixu village, Dimapur, while he was collecting illegal taxes from business establishments at Dhobinallah area. He is reportedly a “Section Officer” of the NSCN/GPRN (IM).
On May 27, the AET of Dimapur Police arrested one person identified as Wongkiuba Sangtam, son of Zikimong Sangtam of Sungrep village and present resident of Khermahal, Dimapur while he was found collecting illegal taxes from Auto rickshaws on behalf of the NSCN/GPRN (IM).
On May 28, the AET of the Dimapur Police arrested one person identified as Mughalu Aye, son of Henevi Aye of Litsami village and, present resident of Hoito village, Dimapur. The person was apphrended while collecting illegal taxes on behalf of the GDRN/NNC (NA).
On May 29, the AET of the Dimapur Police arrested four persons from Urra Village, Dimapur on charges of extortion. The arrested persons were identified as Rhontho Halflongpar, son of Uras Halflongpar of Dhansiripar village and, reportedly a “Khapur” of the NSCN/GPRN (IM); Paru Halflongpar, son of Jose Halflongper of Dhansiripar village and, reportedly a “Khapur” of NSCN/GPRN (IM); Dethar Longthasa, son of Romesh Longthasa of Dhansiripar village and, reportedly a “Khapur” of NSCN/GPRN (IM); Metseyi Tetseo, son of late ZaseyiT etseo of Thipuzu village, present resident of Bade Village, Dimapur and reportedly a “Rajapeyu” of NSCN/GPRN (IM).
On the same day, AET of the Dimapur Police arrested two persons from NL Road on charges of extortion. The arrested person were identified as Athsu Yimchunger, reportedly the “Finance Secretary” of GDRN/NNC(NA) and Apong @ Moses Tikhir, reportedly a “Leacy” of GDRN/NNC(NA).
On May 30, one Pitovi Shohe, son of Jemiho Shohe of Kitami village and present resident of Nagarjan, Dimapur was arrested on charges of extortion after he was found issuing work permits to the business establishments on behalf of the NSCN/GPRN (IM).
On June 3, one Atovi Awomi, son of Sheyeho of Zekishe village and present resident of Netaji Colony was arrested on charges of extortion at Railway Bazaar, Dimapur.
On June 6, one Akinoto Yethomi, son of Hozhevi of Aquba village and present resident of Riverbelt Colony, Dimapur, was arrested by the AET of Dimapur Police after he was found issuing work permits to business establishments on behalf of the NSCN/GPRN (IM).
On the same day, the AET of the Dimapur Police arrested two persons on charges of extortion after they were found collecting illegal taxes from the auto rickshaws. The arrested persons were identified Sentiyanger Aier, son of late Limasunep of Sungratsu village and present resident of 5th Mile, Dimapur, reportedly an “Office Assistant” of NSCN/GPRN (IM); MedemtibaKichu, son of Imtimeren of Aliba village and reportedly, an “Assistant Section Officer” of NSCN/GPRN (IM).
Dimapur Police intercepted one Maruti Gypsy from Chumukedima area on May 27, and seized approximately 110 kgs of contraband ganja which was concealed in the vehicle. In this connection, one Neikhrope Mero, son of Pfulo Mero of Elyinimi village, Phek has been arrested.
On June 6, the personnel of 9 NAP (IR) detailed under Dimapur Police seized 10 kgs on contraband ganja, which was detected during MVCP. One person identified as Sonatam Gorain, son of late Dasrath Gorain of Banskuli, Jharkhand has been arrested in this connection.
On June 7, the Mobile Units under Dimapur Police, in the wee hours intercepted one West Bengal registered Maruti Swift at 7th Mile area, Dimapur and seized a huge consignment of illegal drugs. Approximately, 23800 capsules of Spasmo Proxovon and 1500 tablets of Nitrogen were seized. Two persons identified as Besil Ozhi, son of Chopfkieozho of Makhil village, Senapati and Deepak Meiti, son of Zila Meiti of Topawanglika, Imphal East has been arrested in this connection.
Two car lifters arrested: On May 31, one Maruti Swift brought on hire by two unknown persons from Hojai to Dimapur was stolen after the driver was drugged and abandoned unconscious near Purana Bazaar. The AVTS of the Dimapur Police was immediately activated and, along with staffs of East Police Station raided a location at Toluzuma where the stolen vehicle was recovered. The Police Team also found various registration plates of vehicles, tires, vehicle parts and implements for vehicle lifting from the location. Two persons have been arrested so far and identified as ZhoveoTungam, son of NangpouTungam of Khumai village, Senapati; ShibaTungam, son of DakhoTungam of Kumai village, Senapati. Both are present resident of Toluzuma village, Dimapur.
