Imphal, Aug. 19 -- A Manipur police constable has recently been suspended after being caught along with another man for allegedly extorting money from people at Yairipok Top Chingtha in Imphal East district.

The incident took place under Andro police station and was confirmed in the state police morning bulletin on Tuesday.

Police have arrested the two accused, identified as Tampakmayum Arshad of Yairipok Tulihal Idigah Manak and Md. Amumacha of Yairipok Tulihal Makha Leikai, on August 16.

The accused have been remanded into police custody.

Police later confirmed that Md. Amumacha is a serving constable with Bishnupur District Police, currently attached to CID (Special Branch).

Following this revelation, the Manipur government placed...