In a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation, security forces in Manipur intensified their crackdown on militant and extortion networks, arresting four active cadres of different banned outfits from Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Tuesday.

Among those arrested was Kangjam Milan Meetei (33), a self-styled Corporal of PREPAK (VC), also known by aliases Somendro and Ibungo. A native of Sekmaijin Khunou Kangjam in Kakching district, he was apprehended from his present residence at Sawombung Wairi in Imphal East district. A mobile phone was seized from his possession.

In a separate operation, security forces arrested Senjam Bosco Meitei alias Tamba (25), an active cadre of KCP (PSC), from Nongada Makha Leikai in Imphal East district. He hails from Nongren Mamang Leikai under Lamlai Police Station. A mobile phone was recovered during the arrest.

Manipur Police also made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of an active NSCN (IM) cadre, identified as Lanhungba Khumba (29), from the Mantripukhri area under Heingang Police Station in Imphal East district. A .32 pistol with a magazine loaded with four live rounds, two mobile phones with a charger, and a black Pulsar N160 two-wheeler without a registration number were seized from him.

In another operation targeting extortion activities, security forces arrested Leishangthem Hiran Singh (40), an active cadre of KCP (PWG), from his residence at Koutruk Ching Leikai under Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West district. A mobile phone and an Aadhaar card were seized during the arrest.