Imphal, Aug. 18 -- A Criminal Investigation Department (CID) personnel of the Manipur Police and another man were caught on Sunday for allegedly extorting people in public places in Yairipok, under the Andro Police Station in Imphal East district.

A toy gun used in the act was also recovered, according to reports on Monday.

Locals from the Yairipok Top Laimang area apprehended the duo, later identified as Md Amumacha (40), a resident of Yairipok Tapokpi and son of (L) Khullakpam Tomcha, and Md Asat (30), son of Md Firoj from Yairipok Tulihal, both from the same district.

Amumacha is currently serving as a CID personnel with the Manipur Police.

According to official reports, locals caught the two red-handed while they were extorting mo...