Manipur Police arrested two cadres of the proscribed KCP (PWG) while they were attempting to extort money from shops in Wangoi Laxmi Bazar, Imphal West District. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sarangthem Dinesh (26) and Sanasam Malemnganbi Chanu (23).

Authorities seized one two-wheeler and a mobile handset from their possession. The arrests mark another significant move in the ongoing crackdown on extortion activities in the state.

In a separate operation on Monday, Manipur Police apprehended a vehicle lifter, identified as Md. Mehta, from Lilong Uku Maning under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District.

Meanwhile, security forces have ensured the safe movement of essential goods along National Highways 37 and 2. In the last 24 hours, 329 vehicles were escorted along NH-37 and 237 vehicles along NH-2, ensuring the supply of essential commodities. Strict security measures were enforced at vulnerable locations, and security convoys were deployed in sensitive stretches to facilitate the safe movement of vehicles.