Security forces in Manipur apprehended six hardcore militants, among them two female members affiliated with various insurgent groups, stated the police. The arrested militants have ties to organizations such as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), and the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). Two active women cadres of the PLA were captured from the India-Myanmar border region between Sunrise Ground and Gate No. 2 at Moreh in Tengnoupal district.
The two female militants hail from Bishnupur district and Imphal West district, respectively. Security forces also seized weapons and ammunition from the detained extremists during the operations. Additionally, two individuals involved in a series of mobile phone thefts, cyber frauds, and related crimes were arrested by Manipur Police in Senapati and Imphal West districts.
In a separate incident, an improvised explosive device (IED) containing approximately 10 kg of explosives was discovered between Sijang and Sanamahi Temple in Churachandpur district. The cylindrical-shaped IED, equipped with a pressure mechanism, was safely defused and destroyed by the Bomb Disposal Team in the presence of local leaders and district police. Security forces, including central and state agencies, have escalated crackdowns on militants through search operations and area domination drives in vulnerable areas across the state.
A total of 113 nakas and checkpoints have been established in Manipur to restrict the movement of illegal elements and suspicious vehicles. Escorts are being provided to vehicles, including trucks transporting essential goods, along the Imphal–Jiribam National Highway (NH-37). Stringent security measures and convoy protection are being maintained in sensitive zones to ensure smooth traffic flow. Manipur Police have cautioned the public against believing and spreading rumors on social media, emphasizing the verification of content through the Central Control Room to avoid legal repercussions for sharing fake or misleading information.
