Imphal, May 23 -- Central security forces, assisted by the civil police, on Thursday, arrested an active cadre of Kangleipak Communist Party - People's War Group (KCP-PWG) in Manipur's Bishnupur district, an official said on Friday.

According to the official, the security forces conducted an operation as part of the ongoing anti-insurgency campaigns in Saiton Awang Leikai near Ngairong village under Phougakchao Ikhai-PS, Bishnupur District.

During the operation, police apprehended the KCP (PWG) cadre identified as Waikhom Meitei Kanba (24), a resident of Naoremthong Laishram Leikai, Imphal West District, Manipur.

Kanba actively engaged in extortion activities targeting the general public, according to police reports.

Officials further...