Imphal, Oct. 25 -- In a series of counter-insurgency operations across Manipur, security forces and Manipur Police apprehended four active cadres belonging to different proscribed outfits and seized a large consignment of betel nuts during a joint operation with customs officials.

In the first operation, security forces arrested an active cadre of the Revolutionary People's Front/People's Liberation Army (RPF/PLA), identified as Sanjit from Imphal West district. Police apprehended him yesterday.

In another operation, an active cadre of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA), identified as Haominthang Haokip of Old Gelmoul, Churachandpur district, was apprehended from his residence. A pistol with two live rounds, an Aadhaar card, and a mobil...