In response to the rise in extortion in conflict-torn Manipur, the police have taken decisive motion and shaped an anti-extortion cell. The brand new unit is headed by the Extra Director Basic of Police (Regulation and Order) and contains all District Deputy Inspector Generals of Police (DIGs) as members.
The transfer follows a flood of complaints from the general public, academic establishments and authorities employees about rising extortion for the reason that violence started on Could 3 final 12 months.
Inspector Basic of Police (IGP) Ok Kabib on Saturday introduced that the police arrested 121 extortionists, together with members of varied underground teams and gangs, up to now one 12 months.
In complete, greater than 250 folks not directly linked to the racket have been additionally arrested. These arrests have been made following direct complaints from members of the general public, highlighting the position of communities in fixing this downside.
To reinforce the protection of commuters and transporters, particularly transporting important commodities, 16 firms of the Central Reserve Police Power (CRPF) have been deployed at strategic areas alongside the nationwide highways in Manipur. Two different firms are offering escort companies to transporters on these routes.
Police have recognized a number of extortion hotspots in Imphal and are intensifying efforts in these areas, together with intensifying frisks and checks to nab the culprits.
Inspector-Basic Khabib referred to as for cooperation and urged residents to report any extortion threats to the police. He assured that each one investigations can be carried out confidentially and the identities of complainants can be preserved. If there are any queries, residents can contact a identified police officer or contact the police management room.
In a warning, the IGP burdened the significance of avoiding “ethical policing”. “Ethical policing by people or teams is not going to be allowed. Quite the opposite, if any incident happens, please contact the police and we’ll take crucial motion in accordance with the regulation,” he stated.
