NEW DELHI, Sept 8 - Delhi Police�s Special Cell has arrested a member of Manipur-based banned terrorist outfit, Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-PWG), for allegedly threatening and extorting businessmen and influential people, police said Saturday.
The accused, Moirangthem Rana Pratap alias Paikhomba, self-styled General Secretary of the banned outfit, was arrested from Bishnupur area in Manipur on September 4, they said.
He along with his associates was allegedly threatening and extorting money from businessmen and influential people, said Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell).
Earlier on August 28, Oinam Ibochouba Singh alias Khoirangba, a top commander and self-styled acting chairman of the banned outfit was arrested from south Delhi�s Kotla Mubarakpur area, he said.
Police said it was Paikhomba, who had directed Khoirangba to go to Delhi and set up a base here to conduct their activities. Paikhomba is also wanted by National Investigation Agency (NIA) and a reward of Rs 2 lakh was declared on his arrest by the agency, the officer said.
He has been brought to Delhi on transit remand from Manipur, the officer added. � PTI
