Imphal, June 27 -- Security forces on Thursday arrested two individuals in separate operations in Imphal West district of Manipur, for allegedly issuing extortion demand letters on behalf of proscribed underground organisations.

The arrests were confirmed by officials on Friday.

In the first incident, Loukrakpam Premi Devi, 43, a resident of Sayang Konthoujam Leikai under Lamphel Police Station, was arrested from Haobam Marak Ngangom Leikai under Singjamei Police Station.

She is reportedly associated with the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA). According to officials, she had issued monetary demands and threats to staff at the Lamphel DC office and courier services operating in the Imphal area.

In a separate operation, Shandham Rom...