Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Eight Militants, Including NIA Absconder, Arrested in Manipur Operations
Security forces in Manipur arrested eight people suspected of belonging to banned militant groups.
The arrests happened in several districts during operations carried out by police and other forces.
Officials said the suspects were connected to groups including the PLA, PREPAK, KYKL and KCP.
They are suspected of crimes such as attacks, kidnappings, collecting money by force and recruiting young people.
One arrested man, Thiyam Boycha Singh, was already wanted in a case investigated by the National Investigation Agency.
Officials said he was allegedly involved in a 2021 attack on Assam Rifles personnel and others.
Weapons, ammunition, cash and documents were found during the arrests.
Security forces are also using checkpoints and escorts to protect traffic carrying essential goods along a major highway.
Security forces arrested eight militants in coordinated operations across five Manipur districts during the past 24 hours.
The arrested individuals allegedly belong to the banned PLA, RPF, PREPAK, KYKL and KCP outfits.
Those detained reportedly faced allegations involving attacks, kidnappings, extortion and recruitment for banned groups.
Thiyam Boycha Singh was identified as a declared absconder and accused in the NIA-investigated 2021 Behiang ambush case.
Authorities recovered weapons, ammunition, documents, receipts, cash, seals and outfit letterheads, while maintaining checkpoints and highway escorts.
- Who
- Manipur Police, Assam Rifles and other Central forces arrested eight alleged militants linked to banned outfits.
- What
- Eight militants, including a declared absconder and alleged extremist leader, were arrested in coordinated operations.
- When
- During the 24 hours before officials announced the arrests on Sunday.
- Where
- Thoubal, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Imphal East and Imphal West districts of Manipur.
- Why
- The operations targeted militants allegedly involved in attacks, kidnappings, forcible collections, recruitment and other illegal activities, while broader security measures aimed to monitor movement and protect essential-commodity transport.
- Arrests
- Eight alleged militants were arrested.
- Locations
- Operations took place in Thoubal, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Imphal East and Imphal West districts.
- Organizations named
- The suspects were linked to the PLA, RPF, PREPAK, KYKL and KCP.
- Declared absconder
- Thiyam Boycha Singh alias Balin was identified as a declared absconder in an NIA-investigated case.
- 2021 case
- Officials said Singh was part of the team that ambushed Assam Rifles personnel and six others at Behiang on November 13, 2021.
- Recovered materials
- Security forces recovered arms, ammunition, documents, subscription receipts, cash, seals and outfit letterheads.
- Security measures
- Authorities established 111 checkpoints and provided armed escorts along Imphal-Jiribam National Highway, or NH-37.