Imphal, April 4 -- In a coordinated operation between the Indian Army and civil police, 11 insurgents from various militant groups were arrested in Manipur on Thursday.

The arrests, which were made across three districts Imphal West, Imphal East, and Thoubal highlight the continuing security challenges in the sensitive border state.

The operation resulted in the seizure of a .32 pistol loaded with four live rounds, three two-wheelers, 11 mobile phones with SIM cards, Rs. 2,400 in cash, and several incriminating documents.

The insurgents, aged between 24 and 49, were involved in extorting money from businesses, transporters, government offices, and schools.

Among those arrested, two were from the Kangleipak Community Party (KCP-Noyol g...