Imphal, May 5 -- In a joint operation based on intelligence inputs, the Indian Army and civil police apprehended three insurgents from different underground groups in Manipur's valley districts over the past 36 hours. The security forces also seized arms, ammunition, and incriminating documents during the operations.

According to a police statement on Monday, the arrested individuals were involved in extortion activities in Imphal West and Imphal East districts.

In a targeted raid at a hideout in Yairipok Laimanai, Imphal East district, the joint team apprehended an active member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Apunba). Authorities identified the arrested insurgent as Lairenlakpam Dineshchandra Singh (30), a Thoubal Wangkh...