<p>Imphal: Security forces have arrested nine militants belonging to various proscribed outfits in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/manipur">Manipur</a>, police said on Saturday.</p>.<p>Three active cadres of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were apprehended from Leimapokpam in Bishnupur district on Thursday for allegedly being involved in extortion activities, a senior officer said.</p>.<p>Two firearms and ammunition were recovered from their possession, he said.</p>.<p>Security forces also arrested three cadres of the banned PLA and two members of the outlawed KCP from Gangpijang village (BP-74) in Tengnoupal district on Friday, the officer said.</p>.<p>One active cadre of the proscribed KCP (PWG) was apprehended from Yumnam Huidrom area in Imphal West district on Thursday.</p>.Continue steps to detect, deport illegal migrants: Former CM Biren Singh tells Manipur Governor .<p>He was accused of being involved in extortion activities in the valley areas, the police said.</p>.<p>Intelligence-based combing and search operations are being carried out extensively to arrest those involved in extortion activities in the state, the officer said.</p>.<p>During a search operation, three firearms, one mortar, a radio set and two chargers were recovered from the Dampi Hill forest area in Churachandpur district on Friday, he said.</p>.<p>Security forces have been conducting search operations in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago.</p>.<p>More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023.</p>.<p>The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President’s rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned.</p>.<p>The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. </p>
<p>Imphal: Security forces have arrested nine militants belonging to various proscribed outfits in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/manipur">Manipur</a>, police said on Saturday.</p>.<p>Three active cadres of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were apprehended from Leimapokpam in Bishnupur district on Thursday for allegedly being involved in extortion activities, a senior officer said.</p>.<p>Two firearms and ammunition were recovered from their possession, he said.</p>.<p>Security forces also arrested three cadres of the banned PLA and two members of the outlawed KCP from Gangpijang village (BP-74) in Tengnoupal district on Friday, the officer said.</p>.<p>One active cadre of the proscribed KCP (PWG) was apprehended from Yumnam Huidrom area in Imphal West district on Thursday.</p>.Continue steps to detect, deport illegal migrants: Former CM Biren Singh tells Manipur Governor .<p>He was accused of being involved in extortion activities in the valley areas, the police said.</p>.<p>Intelligence-based combing and search operations are being carried out extensively to arrest those involved in extortion activities in the state, the officer said.</p>.<p>During a search operation, three firearms, one mortar, a radio set and two chargers were recovered from the Dampi Hill forest area in Churachandpur district on Friday, he said.</p>.<p>Security forces have been conducting search operations in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago.</p>.<p>More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023.</p>.<p>The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President’s rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned.</p>.<p>The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. </p>