Manipur PLA Militant Using Fake Identity Nabbed in Delhi
Delhi Police arrest RK Regan Singh, a PLA militant from Manipur who lived under a fake identity and was involved in money laundering.
In a significant security breakthrough, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a 35-year-old alleged militant associated with the People's Liberation Army (PLA), an insurgent group active in Manipur. The accused, identified as RK Regan Singh, also known as Gandhi, had been operating in the national capital under a fake identity to evade detection while engaging in illicit financial activities.
The Stealth Operation
The arrest was the result of a targeted operation led by ACP WR-1 Rajkumar and executed by Inspector Prakash's team. According to DCP Crime Branch Harsh Indora, the police had received precise intelligence that a high-profile member of the PLA was hiding within Delhi. Investigations revealed that Singh was not just a foot soldier but served as the right-hand man to a colonel-ranking officer within the banned outfit.
Further intelligence indicated a deep-rooted connection to the organization's finances, as Singh's paternal uncle is reportedly a funding member of the PLA.
A Master of Deception
The apprehension was not straightforward, as the accused went to great lengths to mislead the authorities. Even after being detained, Singh refused to reveal his true identity and provided a false name, attempting to convince the police that he was not the individual they were searching for.
The deception was only shattered when the police obtained photographic evidence, which conclusively confirmed his identity as RK Regan Singh.
Hiding in Plain Sight
To maintain his cover in Delhi, Singh adopted a sophisticated disguise. He posed as an attendant for a medical patient to justify his presence in the city. To avoid any official scrutiny, he stayed in a hotel that lacked an external signboard and used forged identification documents to secure his accommodation.
Criminal Profile and Extortion Racket
Police officials revealed that Singh played a critical role in ground-level operations for the PLA. His activities were primarily focused on coercion and financial crime, including:
- Contract Hijacking: He allegedly intimidated legitimate contractors to forcefully take over road construction and other government contracts.
- Extortion: He was involved in running extortion rackets to fund the militant group.
- Money Laundering: Singh reportedly posed as a film producer to move and wash extortion money.
Legal Implications
The gravity of Singh's involvement is reflected in his legal record. DCP Harsh Indora emphasized that the accused is named in two separate cases under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), in addition to multiple charges of extortion. These cases link him directly to the unrest and violence in Manipur, confirming his status as an active member of a banned militant organization.