For extorting money wife of MNPF chairman held by Manipur Police

Imphal: Kashungnao Olivia, wife of banned outfit Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) chairman John Francis Kashung, has been arrested for her involvement in extortion activities in Manipur.

Police said on Sunday that Olivia worked as an overground worker of the MNPF and extorted money from businessmen, government officials and common people in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, which borders Myanmar.
T under the surveillance of a team of the Special Commando Unit of the Manipur Police based on specific information regarding the movement of some members of the MNPF freedo-fighters Th. Krishnatombi Singh, Superintendent of Police Railway launched an operation on Saturday in Nungourok area of ​​Chandel district, the official said.

During the operation, 55-year-old Kashungnao Olivia from Nungourok village in Chandel district was arrested.
Upon initial questioning, Olivia revealed that she is the wife of John Francis Kashung who is the chairman of the MNPF.

She further revealed that she used to work as an above-ground worker of the banned MNPF under her husband.
Olivia further said that she raised huge sums of money for the organization from businessmen, government offices and common people in the Ukhrul area.

On April 3, he received Rs. 15,000 through Gpay on his mobile.
The official added that the arrested person along with the seized items has been handed over to the Machi police station for further necessary legal action against her.