Imphal, July 5 -- The anti-extortion unit of the Manipur Police commandos, in coordination with central security forces, arrested an active member of the United National Liberation Front-Pambei (UNLF-P) on Friday, officials confirmed on Saturday.

The arrest was made as part of a targeted operation in Imphal West district.

According to the police, the individual-identified as Heisnam Romeo Singh, alias Shanker, aged 38- was apprehended from his residence at Laphupat Tera Hiyang Khong in Imphal West.

He was allegedly involved in multiple extortion cases over the past few months, targeting offices and private establishments in the Greater Imphal area.

Based on specific intelligence inputs, the joint team conducted a cordon and search ope...