Imphal, Aug. 16 -- Security forces arrested five individuals linked to insurgent groups and recovered arms, ammunition and incriminating documents during separate operations in the Manipur valley on Friday, officials said on Saturday.

According to officials, the arrested persons were involved in extortion activities, serving monetary demands and collecting money from oil pumps, government employees, shops and educational institutes in the valley districts.

In one operation, four active cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party-Taibanganba (KCP-Taibanganba) were arrested from Langthabal Khunou under Khongjom police station in Thoubal district.

They were identified as: Konjengbam Babita Devi (45), of Kodompokpi Mamang Leikai, H...