Imphal, June 6 -- A joint operation by state and central forces in the Manipur valley over the past 36 hours has resulted in the arrest of four alleged cadres of the proscribed People's Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the Revolutionary People's Front (RPF).

Police officials on Friday reported that the arrested individuals had extensively carried out extortion activities across the Imphal Valley. Their targets included government offices, businessmen, local shopkeepers, oil pumps, and transporters across Bishnupur, Imphal East, and Imphal West Districts.

The breakthrough came with the initial arrest of Moirangthem Babu Singh, also known as Chingshang (34), from Ngangkhalawai Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur District.

Reports indicate ...