Imphal, Sep 25 (PTI) Security forces arrested two militants belonging to different proscribed outfits and an arms dealer from Manipur's Imphal West and Bishnupur districts, police said on Thursday.

An active member of the banned Prepak was apprehended from Paona Bazar in Imphal West district on Wednesday, a senior officer said.

The militant was accused of extorting Rs 5,000 from a person in Kakching area, he said.

A cadre of the banned Peoples' Liberation Army was arrested from Tronglaobi area in Bishnupur district, he said.

The arrest had triggered a protest by locals who blocked a road in Tronglaoba area, demanding the release of the person.

Security forces also apprehended a 48-year-old arms dealer from Moirangkhom Old Thumbuthong Makhong area in Imphal West district on Wednesday,

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