Manipur Police Detain Three Insurgents in Separate Extortion Raids

Manipur police disclosed that three insurgent cadres were taken into custody following separate operations targeting extortion networks in the state. The arrests were made in quick succession, each linked to a different extortion scheme that authorities say had been disrupting local businesses and commuters.
The police spokesperson highlighted that the coordinated raids were part of a broader effort to dismantle the financial backbone of insurgent groups operating in the region. Officials added that the seized evidence includes cash, weapons and documents that could help trace further illicit activities.
Investigators will now interrogate the detainees and file charges under the relevant anti‑terrorism and criminal statutes. The police reaffirmed their commitment to curbing extortion and restoring normalcy for residents of Manipur.