Militant Group Members Detained in Manipur; Weapons Haul Captured in Imphal East

In a series of coordinated operations across multiple districts in Manipur, security forces have arrested several militants and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition.

On Sunday, six militants were apprehended, four of whom belonged to the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The arrested PLA members were identified as Chabungbam Nanaocha Meetei (21), Waikhom Thoi Meitei (30), Ningthoujam Rakesh (25), and Tekcham Nanao Singh (25). The exact dates of their arrests in recent weeks are not yet specified.

A separate operation on Saturday resulted in the arrest of Maisnam Abhi Singh (40), an accused extortionist, from Sangaiprou in Imphal West district.

In addition to these arrests, security forces also recovered a significant amount of arms and ammunition from Kongba Maru Hill Range in Imphal East district. The seizure included two double-barreled shotguns, a 9 mm pistol, a .32 pistol, a country-made pistol, two grenades, and over 100 rounds of assorted ammunition.

The recovery of these weapons is part of a larger strategy aimed at weakening insurgent groups operating in the state. The operations are expected to help curb extortion and illegal arms proliferation in Manipur.

Furthermore, another militant, an active member of the PREPAK (PRO) outfit, was arrested from Tera Urak in Bishnupur district on Friday. The seizure in this operation was similar to that in Imphal East, with the recovery of two double-barreled shotguns, a 9 mm pistol, a .32 pistol, a country-made pistol, two grenades, and over 100 rounds of assorted ammunition.

These developments mark a significant step in the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in Manipur. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the local authorities.

Militant Group Members Detained in Manipur; Weapons Haul Captured in Imphal East