Decisive Blow: Seven Militants Apprehended, Massive Arms Cache Seized in Manipur

Recent intelligence-led operations across Manipur have delivered a significant setback to proscribed militant outfits, leading to the apprehension of seven individuals and the recovery of a substantial arsenal. These successful endeavors underscore the unwavering commitment of security forces to ensure peace and stability in the region.

Targeted Operations Leading to Manipur Militant Arrests

Security forces have intensified their efforts to combat extortion and other criminal activities, conducting precise combing operations and cordon-and-search drives. These concerted actions have yielded remarkable results:

• Tengnoupal District Bust:
  • On Sunday, three active cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were apprehended near Border Pillar 79 at Pangal Basti.
  • The arrested individuals were identified as Khumanthem Umakanta Singh (36), Pukhrambam Naoton Singh (22), and Soibam Bargil Meitei (23). Their arrests are a testament to the persistent surveillance and intelligence gathering by security personnel.
• Imphal East District Apprehensions:
  • Monday saw further success with the arrest of four active members of the proscribed United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from Koirengei Chingol Leikai.
  • The individuals taken into custody were Nishan Ngangbam (24), Laishangbam Roshan Singh (35), Chungkham Kiran Meitei (21), and Chandam Ratan Meitei (41). These arrests highlight the broad reach of the security operations in neutralizing threats.

Significant Seizure of Arms Following Manipur Militant Arrests

The ongoing operations are not just about arrests; they also focus on disarming these groups, significantly crippling their operational capabilities. In two separate search operations conducted on Monday in the general areas of Tingkai Khullen, Maohing, and Changoubung villages in Kangpokpi district, security forces recovered an alarming quantity of weapons and ammunition. The seized items include:

• Rifles and Pistols:
  • One INSAS rifle with magazine
  • One .303 rifle
  • A T/Sight with magazine
  • One locally made lathode
  • One .32 pistol with magazine
  • Four locally made bolt action rifles
  • One M16 rifle
  • One MA1 assault rifle
  • One sniper rifle
  • One .32 bore pistol
  • Seven single-barrel rifles
  • Four additional bolt-action rifles
  • Other various firearms
• Ammunition and Explosives:
  • More than 50 rounds of ammunition
  • Four hand grenades
  • Several lathode shells

These substantial seizures of arms and ammunition will undoubtedly disrupt the illicit networks and activities of these militant groups. The success of these operations is crucial for maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of citizens. The continuous efforts by the security forces are a clear message that criminal and insurgent activities will not be tolerated in Manipur.