India, April 21 -- The Manipur Police on Sunday rescued four people from alleged wrongful confinement and arrested three women who claimed to be members of the Armour of Manipur (AMO), a women's outfit based in Imphal.

The operation was carried out at Langol Laimanai in Imphal West district. The four victims were rescued from a house in the area, the police confirmed.

The arrested women have been identified as Thangjam Basanti Leima (50) of Thongjao Mayai Leikai, Waikhom Geeta Devi (36) of Changangei, and Kangabam Sundari Devi (57) of Changangei Uchekon.

According to officials, the accused, led by Basanti, confessed during interrogation that they had demanded Rs.5 lakh from the victims in an elopement-related matter.

Meanwhile, on the...