A top leader of a Manipur-based banned terrorist organisation was arrested and arms and ammunition seized from his possession by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police, a senior officer said Monday.
Amon Nelson Singh alias Chingkhei Khuman alias Maheikhomba Meitei, 28, was arrested Sunday in connection with a dacoity incident in the citys Jodhpur Park last year, the officer said.
"He is a self-proclaimed chairman of Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Council Progressive) and has been arrested under the Arms Act," the officer said.
One 9 mm pistol, 3 ammunition and two 7 mm pistols were also seized from his possession, the IPS officer said.
Last year, some members of the same organisation were arrested in connection with dacoity in a jewellery shop in Kolkata, he said.
"We are investigating why Amon had come to Kolkata. He has so far confessed that he had done extortion for a number of persons in Manipur," the officer added.
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