Imphal, July 18 -- Manipur Police arrested an active cadre of the proscribed National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRFM), an underground militant outfit, during an operation in Imphal East district, an official reported on Friday.

The police launched the operation after the NRFM claimed responsibility for a recent shooting incident involving a man and the assault of a woman between Sawombung and Phaknung, under the jurisdiction of Sawombung Police Station in Imphal East district.

The arrested cadre, later identified as Sorokhaibam Pari Singh, also known as Ibungo (26), a resident of Senjam Chirang Mayai Leikai under Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West district, was apprehended near Koirengei Awang Potshangbam Road, close to Keikol Poli...