Imphal, Feb. 5 -- Anti-Extortion Unit of the Manipur Police commandos busted an extortion ring involving an underground outfit mainly operating in Imphal East district, officials said on Wednesday.

Two alleged activists of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party - People's War Group (KCP-PWG) involved in the illegal collection of money from government employees and general masses were arrested.

The duo namely Ningthoujam Jupiter Singh @ Bungcha (27) and Sorokhaibam Amarjit Singh @ Halakpa Khuman @ Abo (28) were arrested in an operation at Mahabali in Imphal East district on Tuesday night, official reports said.

One M20 Pistol loaded with live rounds in the magazine, a two-wheeler, one sling bag, and two mobile phones were recovered f...