Manipur security forces arrested four PREPAK militants for extortion, recruitment and issuing threats to cultural groups. Police also caught a vehicle thief and filed five cases related to intimidation during the Sangai Festival. Extensive checkpoints and convoy protection continue across the State.

Imphal: The security forces in Manipur have arrested four hardcore militants of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from two different districts during the past 24 hours, officials said here on Friday, adding that five cases have been filed for threats to cultural groups.

A police official said that the PREPAK extremists, who were arrested from Imphal East and Thoubal districts, were involved in various crimes, including the forcible collection of subscriptions from gover

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