Guwahati, March 31 -- Police in Manipur have reported that valley-based militant groups are increasingly recruiting new members, especially women, primarily for extortion activities. This trend has been observed following the imposition of President's rule in the state.

Security sources revealed that these recruits, often from impoverished backgrounds, are not being trained as traditional militants with ranks or arms training. Instead, they are being instructed in extortion tactics against civilians and businesses.

"Young men and women are being recruited solely for extortion. They are not assigned underground ranks, cadre numbers, or badges, but are trained to extort money," TOI quoted a source as stating.

"Especially after the imposi...