#Extortion
Police Arrest Two SOREPA Members for Extortion in Manipur
Imphal East police arrested two SOREPA members on August 24 for an alleged extortion attempt after receiving intelligence from the 28 Assam Rifles.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 24 Aug 2026
NSCN-IM Rakes In Millions From Oil Tanker Extortion On NH-37
The NSCN-IM group allegedly collects over Rs. 82 lakh annually from oil tankers moving along Manipur's NH-37, bypassing security escorts.
Ratan Singh • 23 Aug 2026
Manipur Security Forces Net Three in Drug and Extortion Crackdown
Manipur security forces arrested three men across Imphal and Bishnupur districts for drug smuggling, militant activity, and extortion over three days.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 20 Aug 2026
Man stages own kidnapping to extort brother from Dubai
Police found a man in Arunachal Pradesh who faked his own kidnapping to demand ransom money from his brother working abroad in Dubai.
Rinchen K • 19 Aug 2026
Baksa Police Detain Fake Forest Official After Highway Extortion Attempt
Assam police detained Ajay Baishya for allegedly posing as a forest official to extort money from a truck driver on National Highway 27 in Baksa.
Timungpi Terang • 17 Aug 2026
Dimapur Council Forum Bans Extortion and Illegal Tax Demands
Dimapur’s Joint Council Forum has ordered local businesses to stop paying unauthorized fees to curb rising costs and illegal collection practices.
Naro Jamir • 16 Aug 2026
UNLF Denies Links to Extortion Suspect Arrested in Manipur
The UNLF issued a statement distancing the militant group from a man arrested by Manipur Police for extortion, threatening consequences for impersonators.
Diana Moirangthem • 12 Aug 2026
Security Forces Seize Arms Cache and Nab Two Extortionists in Manipur
Security forces recovered a massive cache of weapons in Kakching and arrested two alleged extortionists tied to banned militant groups on August 11.
Diana Moirangthem • 11 Aug 2026
Rajabala Residents Demand Inquiry Into Alleged Electricity Extortion Racket
Residents in Rajabala are calling for an inquiry into a power franchisee employee accused of running an extortion racket involving cash, rice, and paddy.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
Security Forces Arrest Six Militants in Manipur Crackdown
Police and security forces arrested six insurgents in Bishnupur and Imphal West for extortion and illegal recruitment operations across the state.
Diana Moirangthem • 9 Aug 2026
Hills Farmer Union demands answers on Byrnihat police extortion
The Hills Farmer Union gave Byrnihat police ten days to explain alleged illegal fees collected from livestock transporters or face suspension demands.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Manipur Police nab two alleged NSCN (IM) extortionists on NH-37
Police arrested two NSCN (IM) suspects for extortion on NH-37 in Manipur. Authorities seized cash and gear as they ramp up highway security measures.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 5 Aug 2026
Hills Farmers Union probes illegal livestock extortion in Byrnihat
The Hills Farmers Union is investigating claims that trucks are being forced to pay illegal entry fees to transport livestock in Byrnihat.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
Manipur Plans Highway Commando Redeployment to Stop Extortion
Manipur eyes returning police commandos to highways to combat extortion against fuel and supply trucks, despite facing severe personnel shortages.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 3 Aug 2026
Manipur Home Minister Pledges Action Against Highway Extortion Rings
Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam promised to stop highway extortion after transporters threatened a fuel strike starting July 31.
Diana Moirangthem • 2 Aug 2026
Manipur Plans Police Highway Patrols to Stop Extortion
Manipur is planning to bring back police commando highway patrols to combat rising extortion threats against trucks carrying essential supplies.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Aug 2026
Manipur Overhauls NH-37 Security After Extortion Crisis
Manipur officials and transport unions signed an agreement to overhaul security on NH-37 following extortion and a recent strike by fuel tankers.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Aug 2026
Truckers Report Surge in Extortion on Manipur Highway
Armed groups are shaking down truck drivers on NH-37. Transporters demand better security as illegal tax collection persists despite escort protocols.
Diana Moirangthem • 29 Jul 2026
NSCN-K Michael Denies Ties to Extortion Suspects
NSCN-K Michael claims two men arrested for extortion in Kohima on July 26 have no association with their organization.
Kiyeto Swu • 27 Jul 2026
Kohima Police Arrest Two NSCN Extortionists on NH-29
Kohima Police caught two NSCN-K Michael cadres extorting truck drivers on NH-29 after receiving a tip. Investigation into the wider network is ongoing.
Naro Jamir • 26 Jul 2026
