Imphal, July 31 -- The Army, in coordination with other security forces and the police, conducted a series of operations resulting in the arrest of five militants belonging to three different groups in Manipur on Monday.

The arrested insurgents are believed to be involved in various illegal activities, including extortion.

The anti-insurgency operations, which were part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in the region, led to the recovery of a four-wheeler, a two-wheeler, five mobile phones, and several incriminating documents.

Two individuals, Konjengbam Jiten Singh (38) and Khongbantabam Priyobarta Meitei (37), associated with the banned People's Liberation Army, were arrested at a hideout in Ngaikhong, Bishnupur distr...