Imphal, April 16 -- Central and state forces successfully arrested 11 insurgents from four different militant groups involved in extortion activities across the valley districts of Manipur on Thursday.

The raids also resulted in the recovery of weapons, ammunition, explosives, vehicles, and incriminating documentation.

According to police reports, the first operation was carried out in Salungpham Mamang Leikai near Bazar in Thoubal District, where a joint team arrested four active cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba City Meitei). The militants were reportedly involved in extorting money from local businesses and government employees.

The second operation led to the capture of three members of the Socialist Revol...