Imphal, Feb. 15 -- The Anti-Extortion Unit of the Manipur Police Commandos has arrested ten underground cadres from different insurgent groups for their involvement in extortion activities across the valley districts.

During separate operations, the police recovered a pistol with three live rounds, two two-wheelers, ten mobile phones, and incriminating documents, including demand letters.

According to police sources, four cadres belonged to the Kangleipak Community Party - Noyon, another four were from the KCP People's War Group, while one cadre each was affiliated with the United National Liberation Front - Pambei and the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak.

The arrests were made from multiple hideouts in the greater Imphal are...