Imphal, March 29 -- Security forces in Manipur arrested an extortionist and active cadre of the Revolutionary People's Front (RPF)'s wing, People's Liberation Army (PLA), and an active United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre, a press release from Manipur Police stated.

According to the release, the RPF/PLA cadre arrested on Saturday was identified as Thokchom Kheljit Meitei alias Canny (48) of Naoremthong Khumanthem Leikai, Lamphel-PS. A mobile phone was also seized from him.

The arrested UPPK cadre was identified as Kharibam Boynao Meitei alias Lamngakpa (32) of Ishingthembi Mapal Leikai, Sagolmang-PS, Imphal East district. He was arrested at his residence.

A combined team of security forces and the Narcotics Control Bureau (...