Imphal, July 10 -- Central and state security forces apprehended an insurgent and seized a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in a series of operations conducted in the hotspots of three districts across Manipur during the past 24 hours.

According to a report by Manipur Police, a cadre of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party - People's War Group (KCP-PWG), identified as Shyamchand Singh (38), was arrested from the Lamphel Super Market area in Imphal West. He had been involved in extorting money from the general public in the Bishnupur and Thoubal areas.

Based on information obtained during his on-the-spot interrogation, a joint team launched a second operation in the Uyungmakhong area under Moirang Police Station in Bi...