Imphal: Security forces arrested eight militants belonging to two factions of a proscribed outfit for their alleged involvement in extortion activities and supply of arms and explosive items to various parts of Manipur's valley districts, police said on Friday.
Four members of the banned KCP (Peoples' War Group) were apprehended from several locations in Imphal East district for allegedly supplying hand grenades, a police statement said.
All are residents of Imphal East, the police said.
Security forces also arrested four active members of the outlawed KCP (MFL) from Kakching district for allegedly being involved in extortion activities and the supply of arms.
