Two militants arrested in Manipur

Two militants were arrested in separate operations in Manipur's Imphal East district, police said on Wednesday. An active member of the banned Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested from Top Khongnangkhong on Tuesday, they said.

He was identified as Yengkhom Bhogen Singh (50), they added.

A member of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (MFL), identified as Pukhrambam Thoiba Singh (38), was arrested from Mantripukhri Bazar, police said.