Imphal, June 20 -- Manipur Police have arrested two individuals in Bishnupur and Thoubal districts for allegedly extorting money from the public by fraudulently claiming close ties to valley-based underground groups, an official stated on Friday.

According to the official, police arrested the individuals during intelligence-based operations in Manipur's Thoubal and Bishnupur districts over the past 24 hours.

During the operation, police arrested Nameirakpam Dhamen Singh (49), alias Meitei, a resident of Bashikhong Khudekpi Mamang Leikai, Imphal East District, from Kwakta Terakhongshangbi Bazar while actively engaged in extortion activities, targeting the general public, local businessmen, and even government offices.

The official asser...