Imphal, July 2 -- Security forces arrested three cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) who were allegedly involved in extortion activities targeting educational institutions in Imphal East district of Manipur.

The arrests were made on Tuesday during joint raids conducted by central security forces and local police at multiple locations in the district.

The first arrest took place at Keirao Lairembi Leikai under Irilbung Police Station, where a senior KCP (NOYON/MFL) member identified as Khoirom Ingoton Singh, also known as Tomba, aged 48, was apprehended from his residence.

Following his interrogation, security personnel launched a second operation at Khurai Kongkham Leikai under the jurisdiction of Porompat Police ...