Imphal, Feb. 18 -- Security forces have arrested a self-styled Lieutenant of the People's Liberation Army of Manipur in Imphal East district.

The individual has been identified as Ningthoujam Ibungocha, also known as 38-year-old Sathouba Meitei, a resident of Nongdam Makha Leikai, Pukhri Achouba Mapal in Imphal East. He was apprehended from Yaingangpokpi Bazar under Yaingangpokpi Police Station on Tuesday. A mobile phone along with a SIM card was seized from his possession.

"On 17.02.2026, security forces arrested an extortionist, a s/s Lieutenant of PLA, one Ningthoujam Ibungocha @ Sathouba Meitei (38) of Nongdam Makha Leikai, Pukhri Achouba Mapal, Imphal East district from Yaingangpokpi Bazar under Yaingangpokpi-PS, Imphal East distri...