India, Nov. 8 -- Three insurgents, a woman and two men associated with different Manipur valley-based underground outfits, were arrested during separate operations on Friday, with the recovery of arms, ammunition, communication devices, and Rs 60,300 in cash.

Officials reported on Saturday that the arrestees were involved in extorting money from schools, brick farms, hospitals, and pharmacies in Imphal East areas.

Security forces arrested a woman cadre of the proscribed People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Phanjoubam Thajamanbi Devi (22), also known as Chaibi and Malemnganbi of Andro Kharam Leikai in Imphal East district, from her residence. Three mobile phones and an Aadhaar card were seized from her possession.

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