India, Dec. 23 -- Security forces on Monday arrested a senior operative of the banned Revolutionary People's Front/People's Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) in Manipur's Imphal West district, officials said.

Acting on specific intelligence, the forces picked up Kshetrimayum Nilakanta Singh alias Kanta or Mangal (51) from Takyel Kolom Leikai Leirak-6 under Lamphel police station limits. Singh hails from Kakching Turel Wangma in Kakching district and also maintained a residence at Langjing Achouba Awang Leikai in Imphal West.

During the operation, personnel seized two mobile phones and a driving licence from the arrested cadre. Officials said investigators are examining his activities and links to the outlawed organisation to determine his exact...