India, July 9 -- Security forces in Manipur have intensified their operations across fringe and vulnerable areas of the state to maintain law and order. The state continues to witness heightened security arrangements, particularly in light of recent disturbances and extortion activities linked to banned outfits.Six members of the Meitei group Arambai Tenggol (AT) in connection with the physical assault on a senior police officer and a police personnel during a bandh in Manipur's Bishnupur district on June 9, police said.

As part of the ongoing operations, movement of 235 vehicles carrying essential commodities along the NH-37 has been successfully facilitated with strict security measures in place. Sensitive stretches of the highway are ...