MilitantsAccused of Extortion Arrested Across Three Districts in Manipur
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The state of Manipur is currently under President's rule, with the central government assuming direct control following the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. This move comes amidst ongoing ethnic violence that has displaced thousands and claimed over 260 lives since May 2023.
In the latest development, security forces in Manipur have made four arrests as part of ongoing operations. Two women cadres of the banned People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Prepak) were arrested in Imphal East district. A self-styled lance corporal of the United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), a banned outfit, was also apprehended in the same district.
Recovered items included demand letters belonging to various proscribed organizations. Fifteen such demand letters, belonging to Prepak, were seized during the arrests.
In addition, two additional members of Prepak (Pro) were arrested in Kakching and Bishnupur districts. The arrested militants were allegedly involved in extortion activities across various districts in Manipur.
The unrest in Manipur has led to ongoing search operations by security forces. Five militants were arrested for alleged extortion activities across three districts. The details of these arrests were reported by PTI.
The state assembly of Manipur, with a tenure until 2027, has been placed under suspended animation. Since the outbreak of ethnic unrest in Manipur in May 2023, the state has been directly governed by the central government in New Delhi through a governor appointed by them.
Thousands of people have been displaced due to the ethnic violence in Manipur. The news about the arrests and operations in Manipur was also reported by PTI.
This article was written by the Outlook News Desk. The situation in Manipur continues to be a matter of concern, with the hope that peace and normalcy will return soon.
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