Imphal, July 8 -- In a series of targeted operations across Manipur, security forces arrested three individuals yesterday for their alleged involvement in supplying SIM cards to underground networks and collecting extortion money from the public.
The arrests were made in the Thoubal, Imphal East, and Imphal West districts as part of intensified counter-insurgency efforts.
A Manipur Police official today said in Thoubal district, a man was detained for allegedly supplying a large number of SIM cards to elements operating outside the country.
These SIM cards were reportedly used to carry out extortion campaigns targeting residents in the area. Multiple electronic items and SIM cards from various telecom providers were recovered during th...