#Extortion
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
Kohima Police Arrest Two NSCN-K Cadres for Highway Extortion
Police in Kohima arrested two NSCN-K members for extorting truck drivers on NH-29. Officers recovered illicit finance slips during the July 25 operation.
Naro Jamir • 25 Jul 2026
CBI Launches Investigation Into Chakma Minor's Death Amid Extortion Claims
CBI is probing the death of a 15-year-old domestic worker in Arunachal Pradesh while investigating allegations of a 3-lakh rupee extortion scheme.
Rinchen K • 23 Jul 2026
CBI Launches Probe into Death of Teenager in Arunachal Pradesh
The CBI is investigating a 15-year-old girl's death in Arunachal Pradesh while probing fresh allegations of extortion involving student union leaders.
Tani M • 23 Jul 2026
ZUF Accuses NSCN-IM of Extortion and Forced Recruitment on NH-37
ZUF claims NSCN-IM is running illegal highway checkpoints and recruiting youths, sparking fears of increased instability along the Imphal-Jiribam route.
Diana Moirangthem • 23 Jul 2026
Bongaigaon police nab two Rajasthan men in fake CID extortion scheme
Assam police arrested two Rajasthan men for posing as fake CID officials to extort money from local dairy distributors in the Kokila area.
Timungpi Terang • 22 Jul 2026
ZUF Accuses NSCN-IM of Extortion and Forced Recruitment on NH-37
The Zeliangrong United Front claims NSCN-IM is running illegal check posts and recruiting local youths to stir up division along National Highway-37.
Ratan Singh • 22 Jul 2026
Manipur Fuel Transporters Threaten Strike Over Highway Extortion
Fuel transporters in Manipur demand an end to highway extortion by July 30, threatening to halt all fuel and LPG deliveries starting July 31.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 16 Jul 2026
Manipur Fuel Transporters Threaten Strike Over Highway Extortion
Fuel transporters in Manipur demand an end to illegal extortion on NH-37 or they will halt all deliveries of oil and LPG starting July 31.
Ranjana Devi • 15 Jul 2026
Naga Students' Federation Demands Crackdown on Illegal Entry and ILP Extortion
The Naga Students' Federation warns against illegal migration and demands an end to extortion schemes carried out under the guise of permit enforcement.
Naro Jamir • 13 Jul 2026
