Guwahati, May 28 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Security forces in Manipur have intensified operations targeting extortion networks and illegal liquor trade, resulting in the arrest of a suspected militant operative and the seizure of a huge quantity of liquor in two separate incidents.

Officials said an alleged extortionist linked to the banned outfit United National Liberation Front (Progressive) UNLF (P) was apprehended from the Lamlong area on May 26. The accused was identified as Heisnam Jiban Singh (51), originally from Thanga Heisnam Leikai and currently residing near Checkon Tribal Market.

A mobile phone was seized from his possession during the arrest.

Authorities stated that the operation was part of an ongoing drive against in...