Security forces arrested three active cadres of proscribed militant outfits in separate operations conducted across Imphal East and West districts of Manipur.

In Imphal West, an active member of the Revolutionary People’s Front/People’s Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) was apprehended from Lamdeng Awang Leikai under Lamsang Police Station. Officials said the individual was involved in extortion activities targeting elected representatives, including Pradhans and Members, as well as both private and government educational institutions in the district. During the operation, two mobile phones and a yellow Vespa scooter were seized from his possession.

In a simultaneous operation in Imphal East, security personnel arrested a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon/MFL) from Nongpok Sanjenbam Khullen under Lamlai Police Station, Imphal East. Authorities have initiated further investigations to ascertain his role within the banned organisation.

Meanwhile, another operation in Heirangoithong, near the Fish Arcade Shop under Singjamei Police Station, Imphal West led to the arrest of a cadre of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO). The individual was found in possession of a mobile phone, a wallet containing Rs. 80, and a voter ID card.