Imphal, Aug. 3 -- A joint team of Manipur Police and central security forces successfully arrested three active cadres of the banned People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-PRO) in separate operations in the southern districts of the state.

The arrests were made during coordinated cordon-and-search operations over the past 36 hours in Thoubal and Kakching districts.

In addition to the arrests, the team seized three pistols, a two-wheeler, and communication devices, including mobile phones and SIM cards.

In the first operation, two PREPAK-PRO cadres were apprehended from the Heirok Uyok Ching area in Thoubal district.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Abujam Hemchandra Singh, aged 35, also known as...