Imphal, July 15 -- Security forces and civil police arrested nine male cadres from various underground splinter groups as part of ongoing efforts to counter insurgency and maintain peace in Manipur, police reported on Tuesday. The arrests took place over the past 36 hours.

According to the police, the arrested individuals were involved in extortion activities targeting government employees, fuel stations, transport operators, educational institutions, and business communities across the valley districts.

During the operations, security personnel seized one two-wheeler, nine mobile phones with corresponding SIM cards, incriminating items, and Rs 4,050 in cash.

Authorities apprehended Moirangthem Gandhi Singh (34), Mutum Anand Meitei (37...