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Three members of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Peoples' War Group), a proscribed outfit, have been arrested from Imphal West district by the Manipur Police for their alleged involvement in extortion activities and possession of illegal arms, an official statement said on Friday.

 

The arrest was made during a search operation conducted by a joint team of police and the CRPF in Phayeng area on Thursday.

 

A country-made pistol and ammunition were recovered from their possession.

 

“They were involved in extortion activities,” the statement said.

 

During a search of their hideouts at Kangchup, a workshop for making illegal arms was also unearthed, it said.