Over the weekend in Manipur, security forces executed multiple coordinated operations leading to the arrest of several active militant cadres and the recovery of a substantial array of weapons and explosives. In the Imphal East district at Yairipok Top Ningthounai Lai Ching, operatives discovered significant armaments including an SLR with a magazine, various handguns including a 9 mm and multiple .32 pistols, IEDs, grenades, and 37 live rounds. In another operation in Churachandpur district, authorities found a 3 kg IED, a rocket with approximately 100 kg of explosives, a sniper rifle, domestic SBBLs, and additional ammunition. At Kangaching Tellou in Imphal East, security personnel seized more arms and military gear, including mortar bombs and a BAOFENG wireless set. The arrests included significant captures such as Laishram Kullabi Meitei from Imphal West, who was linked to RPF/PLA, and KCP (Taibanganba) operative Tensubam Bangkim Singh from Bishnupur. The operations were part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts to neutralize militant threats and prevent potential attacks.
Major Arms Seizure in Manipur, Three Militants Nabbed by Security Forces
