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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Woman among 3 militants arrested in Manipur
Security forces have arrested three militants, including a woman, belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Friday (June 27, 2025). A woman cadre of the banned Peoples' Liberation Army was apprehended from Haobam Marak area in Imphal West district on Thursday (June 26, 2025), a senior officer said. She was allegedly involved in extortion activities and had threatened officials and courier service operators in Imphal area, he said. One active cadre of the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was arrested from Samurou in Imphal West district on Thursday for allegedly being involved in extortion activities in valley areas. One pistol was recovered from his possession, the officer said. A cadre of the proscribed Prepak (Pro) was also arrested from his residence in Khurai Thangjam Leikai area in Imphal East district on Wednesday. A person, who had allegedly threatened people, using firearms, was arrested from the Mayang Imphal Bengoon Maning area in the Imphal West district. One pistol, along with ammunition, was seized from his possession, the officer said. Security forces have been conducting search operations and area domination exercises in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President's rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned. The State Assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Two militants arrested in Manipur, firearms recovered
'Security forces have arrested two members of proscribed outfits in Manipur and recovered firearms from their possession,' police said on Thursday (June 26, 2025.) 'One active cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was apprehended on Tuesday (June 24, 2025) from one of the floating huts in the Loktak Lake in Bishnupur district,' a senior officer said. 'One 9 mm pistol and ammunition were recovered from his possession,' he said. "The floating huts on the lake were used as a makeshift transit camp and hideout by militants," the officer said, adding that several household items which were used by cadres of outlawed organisations were recovered and the huts were dismantled. 'In a follow-up action, arms and ammunition were recovered from the Nachou Awang Leikai area in the district,' the police said. 'One active cadre of the banned United National Liberation Front (P) was also arrested from his Soibam Leikai residence in Imphal East district. Two 9 mm pistols and ammunition were also recovered from his possession,' ,' the officer said. Editorial | Slow and unsteady: On Manipur and an elusive peace 'Overall, the law and order situation in the State was normal,' the police said. 'Security forces have been continuing search operations and area domination exercises in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts,' the officer said. These operations have been conducted in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President's rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned. The State Assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Two militants arrested in Manipur, firearms recovered
One 9 mm pistol and ammunition were recovered from his possession, he said. One active cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was apprehended on Tuesday from one of the floating huts in the Loktak Lake in Bishnupur district, a senior officer said. Imphal, Jun 26 (PTI) Security forces have arrested two members of proscribed outfits in Manipur and recovered firearms from their possession, police said on Thursday. 'The floating huts on the lake were used as a makeshift transit camp and hideout by militants', the officer said, adding that several household items which were used by cadres of outlawed organisations were recovered and the huts were dismantled. In a follow-up action, arms and ammunition were recovered from the Nachou Awang Leikai area in the district, the police said. One active cadre of the banned United National Liberation Front (P) was also arrested from his Soibam Leikai residence in Imphal East district, the officer said. Two 9 mm pistols and ammunition were also recovered from his possession, he said. 'Overall, the law and order situation in the state was normal,' the police said. Security forces have been continuing search operations and area domination exercises in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts, the officer said. These operations have been conducted in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President's rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. PTI CORR BDC BDC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Two militants from banned outfits held in Manipur, firearms recovered
Security forces have arrested two members of proscribed outfits in Manipur and recovered firearms from their possession, police said on Thursday. One active cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was apprehended on Tuesday from one of the floating huts in the Loktak Lake in Bishnupur district, a senior officer said. One 9 mm pistol and ammunition were recovered from his possession, he said. "The floating huts on the lake were used as a makeshift transit camp and hideout by militants", the officer said, adding that several household items which were used by cadres of outlawed organisations were recovered and the huts were dismantled. In a follow-up action, arms and ammunition were recovered from the Nachou Awang Leikai area in the district, the police said. One active cadre of the banned United National Liberation Front (P) was also arrested from his Soibam Leikai residence in Imphal East district, the officer said. Two 9 mm pistols and ammunition were also recovered from his possession, he said. "Overall, the law and order situation in the state was normal," the police said. Security forces have been continuing search operations and area domination exercises in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts, the officer said. These operations have been conducted in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President's rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Militant arrested; arms, ammunition seized in Manipur
'A militant belonging to the banned outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was arrested in Imphal West district of Manipur,' a police statement said on Sunday (June 22, 2025.) 'A large cache of arms and ammunition were also seized in separate search operations in Imphal East and Kakching districts. The arrest and arms seizures were made on Saturday (June 21, 2025),' it said. 'A total of 19 'demand letters', used for extortion, were seized from the possession of the militant, identified as Yanglem Sadananda Singh (26),' the statement said. 'Also, in a search operation in Mayophung-Sanasabi Hill in Imphal East district, a .303 bipod mounted rifle, seven .303 cartridges, two heavy-calibre mortars, 20 heavy-calibre mortar shells, two IEDs, four radio sets with charger, a pistol with three cartridges, 12 grenades and a bulletproof jacket were seized,' it said. In another search operation in the foothills of Chingkhei Ching Phaknung village in Imphal East district, an INSAS light machine gun with magazine, an INSAS rifle with magazine, two self-loading rifles with magazines, a sniper rifle, a .32 pistol with magazine, six 5.56mm INSAS cartridges, twenty-one 5.56mm empty cases and four 9mm empty cases were seized. In the third search operation in Nongmaikhong Makha Leikai hill range in Kakching district, an SMG carbine with two magazines, an AK-47 rifle, two single-barrel guns, one modified 9mm pistol with two magazines, three IEDs (weighing about 2 kg), eight wire detonators, and 10 PEK explosive packets each weighing 125 gm were seized.
