Imphal, April 13 -- Manipur police, in cooperation with the central security forces, arrested three Maoist rebels belonging to the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party - People's War Group (KCP-PWG) in a series of operations in the Imphal East and West districts.

The police said that one KCP-PWG cadre, namely Thangjam Amujao Meitei (37) of Brahmapur Nahabam, Porompat-PS, Imphal East District, was arrested from his hiding place at Sangakpham bazaar in Imphal East on Saturday.

His arrest came based on an interrogation report of Mohammed Ashadon @ Talip @ Laingam (22), an active cadre of the same outfit who was arrested from his residence at Urup Awang Leikai, Imphal East, on April 11.

Another KCP-PWG cadre, namely Mangsidam Wanglen Sing...