Imphal, March 13 -- A joint operation by central and state forces busted an insurgents' camp in Heirok Part-III, Thoubal District, and arrested five insurgents from two groups, seizing a cache of weapons in the past 24 hours.

The authorities arrested Laishram Boinao @ Boi @ Laingam (36), a KCP (PWG) cadre, from his camp at Heirok Part-III, Uyokching near Krishnadas Farm House under Heirok-PS, Thoubal District.

In a second operation, police arrested two KCP (PWG) members, Khongbamtabam Nanao Meitei @ Khanganba (25) and Kshetrimayum Roshan Singh @ Killer (25), in Imphal East District.

The police also arrested two KCP (City Meitei) members, Soibam Inaocha Singh (24) and Thongam Deepak Singh @ Inao (36), in Imphal West District.

These ind...