Imphal, June 23 -- Manipur Police, with support from central security forces, conducted coordinated operations on Sunday that led to the arrest of five individuals linked to proscribed militant organisations and the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition.

One active cadre of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Sanasam Rajesh Meitei (35) of Hiyangthang Mayai Leikai in Imphal West, was apprehended from the Nambol area.

Police stated that Meitei had been involved in extortion activities targeting educational institutions and private clinics.

Following his arrest, further operations were carried out across various locations in Imphal East, resulting in the detention of four members of the People's Revolutionar...