Security forces arrested two women militants linked to banned outfits in Manipur for extortion, police said on Monday, February 16, 2026. The arrests happened on Sunday in Imphal West and East districts. Sanasam Ongbi Santikumari Devi, 29, from the United National Liberation Front (Koireng) was caught in Nongpok Ingkhol, Imphal East. Mutum Joshika Chanu, 19, from the Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba), was arrested from her home in Lamdeng, Imphal West. The police confirmed their involvement in extortion activities.