Manipur Police Rescue 4 from Illegal Confinement; 3 Women Arrested

Imphal, April 21:Manipur Police rescued four individuals, including three women, who were wrongfully confined in a house at Langol Laimanai. The operation, conducted on April 19, led to the arrest of three women — Thangjam Basanti Leima (50) of Thongjao Mayai Leikai, Waikhom Geeta Devi (36), and Kangabam Sundari Devi (57), both from Changangei.

According to police, the accused, led by Basanti Leima, had allegedly demanded Rs 5 lakh from the victim in connection with an elopement-related issue. All three are said to be members of an organisation named AMO (Amour of Manipur).