Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Manipur petrol pump blast: 3 militants arrested
There was a bomb explosion at a petrol pump in Manipur on January 8th.
No one was hurt, but it scared a lot of people, and all petrol pumps in the area closed.
The police caught a 35-year-old man from a group called KYKL and two others from another group called PREPAK.
They are still looking for his friends who might have helped him.
The people who run the petrol pumps want more security and money if something like this happens again.
The police also found some guns and bullets.
A bomb exploded at a petrol pump in Manipur's Bishnupur district on January 8, 2024, around 8 pm.
Three militants, including a 35-year-old KYKL cadre, were arrested for their involvement in the attack.
The explosion caused widespread panic and led to the indefinite closure of all fuel stations in the valley areas.
The Manipur Petroleum Dealers Fraternity (MPDF) demanded enhanced security, assurance against future attacks, and compensation for damages.
Police recovered arms and ammunition, including an SLR, pistols, and ammunition, during a joint operation.
- Who
- Three militants, including a 35-year-old KYKL cadre and his accomplices
- What
- A bomb explosion at a petrol pump and subsequent arrests of militants
- When
- January 8, 2024, around 8 pm; militants arrested on January 13, 2024
- Where
- Moirang Thana Leikai, Bishnupur district, Manipur; militants arrested from Imphal West and Kakching districts
- Why
- The militants allegedly carried out the attack, and the Manipur Petroleum Dealers Fraternity (MPDF) demanded security and compensation
- Date of Incident
- January 8, 2024
- Location of Incident
- Moirang Thana Leikai, Bishnupur district, Manipur
- Time of Incident
- 8 pm
- Arrested Militant's Age
- 35 years
- Arrested Militant's Group
- Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL)
- Fuel Station Affected
- Elidas fuel station
- Demands by MPDF
- Enhanced security, assurance against attacks, compensation for damage
- Arrested Militants' Groups
- Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK)
- Arrest Locations
- Imphal West and Kakching districts
- Recovered Arms
- One SLR with two magazines, two single-barrel guns, three pistols, 20 rounds of 7.62 mm SLR ammunition, and eight tube launchings
Sources
Manipur petrol pump blast: Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup cadre held, hunt on for others
Petrol pumps reopen across Manipur after talks, tight security assured
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