India, May 11 -- At least 13 militants have been arrested in a statewide crackdown in a joint operation by security forces and police in Manipur in the last 24 hours, police said on Sunday.

Those arrested are "active" members of banned insurgent groups and were allegedly involved in extortion activities, a senior police officer told HT, adding, "We have been receiving complaints of extortion and illegal activities. To crackdown on those armed miscreants or militants, we have been taking necessary measures."

The police said two active members of the Kangleipak Communist Party - People's War Group [KCP (PWG)] faction - Ningthoujam Kiran Meitei alias Boinao (29) of Lairenkabi Mayai Leikai and Sorokhaibam Inaocha Singh (45) of Salam Mamang ...