Imphal, Aug. 7 -- Security forces and Manipur Police arrested two alleged extortionists linked to proscribed insurgent groups and a suspected drug peddler in separate operations across the valley districts over the past 24 hours.

The operations also led to the seizure of 139 grams of suspected brown sugar, along with a two-wheeler and two mobile phones.

During a routine mobile vehicle check post (MVCP) operation conducted by personnel of Lilong Police Station, security personnel detained a suspect identified as Dolaipabam Asif Hussain, 20, a resident of Mayang Imphal Konchak.

A search reportedly led to the recovery of 139 grams of suspected brown sugar, a two-wheeler and two mobile phones from his possession.

In another operation, Man...