Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Security Forces Arrest Four Militants Across Manipur
Security forces in Manipur have arrested four militants.
Among them is the leader of a banned group called Kangleipak Communist Party.
Two others from a group named KYKL were caught for taking money from small businesses, and they had weapons.
Another person, part of a different group PREPAK, was also arrested.
The police also found guns and explosives during the operations.
Security forces arrested four militants in Manipur.
Moirangthem Biramani Meitei, the self-styled army chief of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Nongdrenkhomba), was arrested.
Two KYKL members, Keisham Wilson Singh and Thokchom Sanathoi Meitei, were arrested for extortion.
A 9mm pistol, a hand grenade, and live rounds were recovered from the KYKL members.
Telem Naoba Singh, an active PREPAK (PRO) cadre, was also arrested.
- Who
- Security forces arrested the militants, including members of KCP (N), KYKL, and PREPAK (PRO).
- What
- Four militants were arrested by security forces.
- When
- Arrests occurred on Wednesday and Thursday, as reported on Friday.
- Where
- Different parts of Manipur, including Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Imphal East districts.
- Why
- The arrests were made due to militant activities, including extortion and possession of weapons.
Militant Groups
Arrest Details
Groups Involved
Militant Groups
Kangleipak Communist Party (Nongdrenkhomba)
Arrest Details
Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL)
- Total Arrests
- 4
- Group Arrests
- Kangleipak Communist Party (Nongdrenkhomba), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), PREPAK (PRO)
- Location
- Manipur
- Recovered Weapons
- 9mm pistol, hand grenade, live rounds, AK rifle, detonators, radio sets, IED cap, mortars
- KYKL Members
- Keisham Wilson Singh, Thokchom Sanathoi Meitei
