Manipur police conducted coordinated operations across three districts on September 24, resulting in the arrest of three individuals linked to banned militant organisations and the recovery of weapons and explosive materials.

The most significant arrest involved Kangjam Rakesh Singh, a 48-year-old arms smuggler from Brahmapur Bamon Leikai in Imphal East. Security forces apprehended Singh at Moirangkhom Old Thumbuthong Makhong and recovered a loaded 9mm pistol with live ammunition, highlighting the active arms trafficking network operating in the region.

Two active militants were also detained during separate operations. Naorem Abinash Singh, 19, identified as a PREPAK cadre, was arrested near BT Park in Imphal West district. Police discovered he had recently extorted Rs 5,000 from a resi

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