Imphal: The Manipur government on Sunday announced the establishment of an Integrated Anti-Extortion Cell under the Home Department. This dedicated unit comprises personnel from the State Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and the Assam Rifles/Army.
The Cell, operational 24×7, can be reached through its toll-free number 1800 202 3326. According to Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh, the initiative is designed to create an efficient and robust response mechanism to address extortion activities and ensure public safety and security.
The government’s statement highlighted increasing incidents where individuals, including government officials, have been threatened with severe consequences through calls, messages, or letters from unlawful organizations if extortion demands are not met. These activities pose a significant threat to law and order in the state.
The government has urged the public, including government officials, to report any such cases of threats or extortion via the toll-free number. The Anti-Extortion Cell will coordinate with relevant police stations to take swift and appropriate action upon receiving complaints.
Additionally, the public has been advised to avoid visiting unsafe locations. The Chief Secretary emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting citizens from such unlawful activities and appealed for full cooperation from the public in combating these threats.
