Imphal, July 14 -- Three rebels from different underground splinter groups, mainly operating in the vulnerable areas of the valley districts of Manipur, were arrested by a joint team of central and state security forces in parallel operations on Sunday, police said on Monday.

Police said they arrested an active cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba City Meitei) from Thoubal Kshetri Leikai Moirangpalli under Thoubal Police Station, Thoubal district.

He was identified as Singam Kabikanta Meitei (33) of Thoubal Wangkhem Mamang Leikai, Thoubal district. He was involved in extortion activities targeting government employees in the district.

Police seized a red Honda Activa two-wheeler and one 36 HE hand grenade

In a parallel oper...