On Saturday, security forces apprehended six militants, including two women, from various districts in Manipur. These individuals are affiliated with several banned organizations, including the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), its political wing the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), and the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). The two women militants were captured near the India-Myanmar border in the Tengnoupal district, specifically between Sunrise Ground and Gate No. 2 in Moreh, and hail from the Bishnupur and Imphal West districts.
In conjunction with these arrests, security forces discovered arms and ammunition from the apprehended militants. Additionally, Manipur Police arrested two individuals linked to a series of mobile thefts and cyber frauds in the Senapati and Imphal West districts. Another significant find was an improvised explosive device (IED), discovered in the area between Sijang, a Kuki village, and Sanamahi Temple, a Meitei religious site, near a Naga village in the Churachandpur district. This IED was cylindrical, fitted with a pressure mechanism, and contained approximately 10 kg of explosives; it was successfully defused and destroyed by the Bomb Disposal Team under the supervision of local leaders and district police.
In response to these developments, security forces, which include both central and state agencies, have ramped up their efforts against militancy. Comprehensive search operations and area domination strategies have been implemented, particularly in vulnerable and mixed-populated areas of the state. A total of 113 checkpoints have been established throughout Manipur to prevent the movement of illegal elements and suspicious vehicles. Security forces are also escorting vehicles, including essential goods transport, along the Imphal-Jiribam National Highway (NH-37) to guarantee safe passage.
Moreover, the Manipur Police have advised citizens to remain vigilant against false information disseminated via social media, warning against the sharing of unverified videos and audio clips, which could lead to legal repercussions. The police emphasized the need for public verification through the Central Control Room for any such circulating content.