Two militants belonging to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) were arrested on Thursday from the Awang Wabagai Lamkhai area in Imphal West District, according to a police statement issued on Friday, December 27, 2024.

The duo was reportedly involved in extortion activities targeting brick farms, schools, oil pumps in the Pangei and Khongampat areas, and a health center in Sekmai, Imphal East.

Police seized two mobile phones and other items from their possession. Investigations are underway to uncover more details about their activities, the statement added.