Imphal, Aug. 4 -- Security forces arrested eight individuals reportedly linked to various insurgent groups and recovered a pistol, communication devices, and Aadhaar cards during a series of coordinated operations across multiple districts on Sunday.

Police reported on Monday that these individuals were involved in extortion, firing incidents, kidnapping, and illegal possession of arms and ammunition. They allegedly demanded money from contractors, businessmen, and members of the public in the Imphal Valley.

During the operations, security personnel apprehended five individuals associated with the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party - People's War Group (KCP-PWG) from various locations in Imphal West, Imphal East, and Bishnupur distri...