Imphal, May 7 -- A joint team of central and state security forces has arrested five insurgents belonging to four different underground groups operating in valley districts of Manipur over the past 36 hours, officials confirmed.

Two members of the proscribed outfit Kanglei Yaol Kanna Lup (SOREPA), identified as Yumkhaibam Nanao Singh alias Parihan (27) and Chingakham Norenkumar Singh alias Korounganba (28), were apprehended from a hilltop area in Andro Khuman, Imphal East district.

Another militant, Khangembam Joyson Meitei alias Loyumba alias Tondonba (28), affiliated with the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Apunba), was captured from a hideout at Khongman Khagembam Leirak, also in Imphal East.

Laishram Basanta Singh alias Rata...