Imphal, Aug. 14 -- The Anti-Extortion Unit of the Manipur Police arrested two individuals suspected of involvement in extortion activities and recovered firearms during an operation in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Wednesday.

The police launched a surprise operation based on intelligence about the presence of anti-national elements in the area. A team from the Gamnom Saparmaina Police Station conducted the raid in the identified locations.

During the operation, the police arrested two individuals, identified as Paominthang Kipgen, 32, from Molhoi village in Manipur's Churachandpur district, and Seigoulal Kipgen, 33, from Molnoi village in Kangpokpi district.

The arrests were made in the Keitheeithelmanbi Vengpi area of Kangpokpi.

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