Imphal, April 30 -- The anti-extortion unit of the state forces, in coordination with the commandos of the Manipur police,arrested a female and male rebels from different hideouts located in the two valley districts of Manipur during the past 36 hours.

An active member of Kanglepak Communist Party-People's War Group (KCP-PWG), namely, Khomdram Ranjita Devi @ Ichan (28), a female insurgent and a resident of Kwaksiphai Mayai Leikai, Bishnupur District, was arrestedfrom her hideout at Kwaksiphai under Bishnupur-PS, Bishnupur District.

One mobile phone and some demand letters were recovered from her possession. She was involved in extortion and monetary demands from the general public, local businessmen, and shopkeepers in the Thoubal and B...