Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Manipur: Security Forces Arrest Militants, Recover Firearms
In Manipur, security forces caught two people from groups that are not allowed.
One was found near Loktak Lake, and another in Soibam Leikai.
They also found guns and bullets.
The police are still searching the area, especially where there has been fighting between different groups of people.
This fighting has caused many deaths and made thousands homeless.
The government has taken action because of the unrest.
Security forces arrested two members of proscribed outfits in Manipur.
One cadre of Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was apprehended from Loktak Lake.
Another cadre of United National Liberation Front (P) was arrested from Soibam Leikai.
Firearms, including 9 mm pistols and ammunition, were recovered.
Operations continue in vulnerable areas due to ethnic violence.
- Who
- Security forces arrested members of Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) and United National Liberation Front (P).
- What
- Two members of proscribed outfits were arrested and firearms recovered.
- When
- Arrests were made; operations continue since ethnic violence began two years ago.
- Where
- Manipur, specifically Loktak Lake, Soibam Leikai, and Nachou Awang Leikai.
- Why
- Ongoing search operations in response to ethnic violence.
- Location
- Manipur
- Arrests
- Two members of proscribed outfits
- Recovered
- Firearms and ammunition, including 9 mm pistols
- Banned Groups
- Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG), United National Liberation Front (P)
- Conflict Duration
- Two years
- Casualties
- Over 260 deaths in ethnic violence since May 2023