Imphal: Manipur government has announced establishment of a dedicated Integrated Anti-Extortion Cell under the Home department, comprising representatives from the state police, Central Armed Police Forces, Assam Rifles and Army.

Chief secretary Prashant Kumar Singh made the announcement through a press release on Sunday.

The Toll-Free number for the Anti-Extortion Cell is 1800 202 3326, operational 24×7, said the announcement.

“This initiative aims to create an efficient and robust response mechanism to address demands and extortion-related activities, ensuring the safety and security of the public.”

Reports have indicated that various individuals, including government officials, have been threatened with severe consequences via calls, messages or letters from unlawful organisations if extortion demands are not met. These activities pose a significant threat to the law-and-order situation in the state, the chief secretary said.

The government earnestly appeals to the public, including government officials, to report any such cases of threats or extortion (calls, messages or demand letters) to the Integrated Anti-Extortion Cell through the Toll-Free number. Upon receiving a report, the Cell will coordinate with the relevant police stations to take appropriate action. The public is also advised to avoid visiting unsafe locations, he added.

The state government sought full cooperation of its citizens in combating ‘these unlawful activities and remains committed to safeguarding everyone from such disturbing demands and extortions’.

Manipur Police has been arresting numbers of extortionists in this crisis hit state.

On Saturday Manipur Police clamied that it has arrested two active members of PREPAK (Progressive) organization in Imphal West, who were involved in extortion activities from Imphal and Thoubal areas.

On the same day security forces arrested two cadres of UKRA (SoO group) namely, ‘who were involved in extortion activities from ex-servicemen’ from Maunjang village, New Dampi, Churchandpur district.

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