Three arrested for extortion, cadre recruitment for banned outfits in Manipur

Three arrested for extortion, cadre recruitment for banned outfits in Manipur

Police in Manipur detained three individuals suspected of extortion and recruiting members for outlawed insurgent groups. Among them were two alleged affiliates of the People's Liberation Army, identified as 50‑year‑old Maibam Arun and 26‑year‑old Wahengbam Bimol, who were taken into custody on Tuesday, October 6. Authorities said the arrests were part of a broader crackdown on illegal cadre formation.