Imphal, Nov. 15 -- Security forces intercepted a major cross-border arms consignment along the Indo-Myanmar frontier and arrested three active militants linked to extortion rackets across Manipur during coordinated operations conducted on Saturday.

For the first time this year, Assam Rifles personnel apprehended a Myanmar national, identified as 48-year-old Soetunou, son of Usoe, from Tamu, near Border Pillar No. 75 along the international boundary.

Official sources stated that troops launched the operation following specific intelligence about three individuals smuggling arms and ammunition into Indian territory.

While security personnel apprehended Soetunou at the spot, two of his associates managed to flee towards Myanmar through th...