Four militants involved in extortion, cadre recruitment arrested in Manipur
Security forces in Manipur's Bishnupur district arrested four militants affiliated with banned outfits. The individuals were apprehended for their alleged involvement in extortion and the recruitment of new cadres.
Why it matters
The arrests highlight the persistent security challenges and insurgent activities present in the Manipur region.
Security forces have arrested four militants having affiliation to different proscribed outfits from Manipur's Bishnupur district, police said on Sunday (August 9, 2026).
Khwairakpam Rojit Singh (21), a member of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup outfit and involved in the recruitment of cadres, was arrested from Thamnapokpi Makha in Bishnupur district on Saturday (August 8, 2026), an official said.
In the Naorem Mayai Leikai area of the same district, Naorem Priyokumar Singh (37) was arrested for his alleged extortion activities, he said.
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