Imphal Security Forces Nab Two KCP-PWG Cadres in Bishnupur District
In a joint operation between security forces in Bishnupur district, two active members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party – People’s War Group (KCP-PWG) were apprehended on Thursday in Thangtek Terakhong, under the Nambol police station. The arrested individuals, identified as Wairakpam Jagatchandra Singh, alias Theko (31), and Pebam Romen Singh, alias Naopung (28), both residents of Thangtek Terakhong, Nambol, were reportedly involved in extortion activities targeting Imphal West and the Nambol area. During the operation, security personnel seized two mobile phones from their possession.
The arrests come on the heels of a recent announcement by the KCP’s Politburo Standing Committee, which imposed a permanent blanket ban on the transport, trade, and consumption of smokeless tobacco products, effective from March 24, 2025. In a statement, M Punsiba Meitei, the KCP’s information and public relations secretary, urged transporters, traders, and warehouse owners in Manipur to immediately cease the transportation, trade, and storage of gutka and khaini products, such as Talab, Shikhar, and Bombay Paan Masala. The statement further called upon the public, student bodies, and local clubs to support the party’s mission to eradicate the trade and consumption of harmful smokeless tobacco products in the state.
As part of the party’s efforts to combat the issue, the KCP has been pushing for a ban on the sale and consumption of these products, which have been linked to various health risks. The party’s move is seen as a major step towards promoting a healthier and smoke-free society in the state. With the arrest of the two KCP-PWG cadres, the security forces have dealt a significant blow to the group’s activities, and it remains to be seen how this development will impact the group’s future plans and operations. This latest development comes amidst an ongoing effort to restore peace and stability in the region.
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Publish Date: 2025-03-26 09:44:00
