Imphal, May 20 -- A joint team of central and civil police forces in Manipur arrested four members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party - People's War Group (KCP-PWG), including three women and a man.

Among those arrested were two teenagers. The group was allegedly involved in extortion activities, including issuing monetary threats and collecting illegal funds from fuel stations, government employees, shops, and educational institutions across the valley district.

The first arrest took place at Wahengkhuman Maning Leikai in Bishnupur District, where 25-year-old Leimapokpam Abem Chanu, also known as Sanathoi or Monika, was taken into custody.

Following her arrest, crucial information led security forces to conduct a second operatio...