Imphal: Three militants have been arrested during various search operations in Manipur, officials said Monday.
A militant of banned People`s Liberation Army (PLA) identified as Thiyam Shyam Singh (47) was arrested by a combined team of police commandos from Waithou area in Thoubal district Sunday evening, they said.
Two militants of banned Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyon faction identified as Moirangthem Boboi (28) and Konsam Jilasana (30) were also arrested during a search operation at Sita area in Chandel district by 23th Assam Rifles personnel last evening, they said.
Over 100 militants of different outfits have so far been arrested during various search operations in Manipur this year.
PTI