Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Manipur: Arrests and Weapons Seized in Security Operations
Security forces in Manipur arrested six militants from various proscribed groups.
They also seized a large amount of weapons and ammunition.
Three militants were arrested from Imphal West, one each from Imphal East and Thoubal, and the remaining from various hill districts.
The seized items included rifles, grenades, and other military equipment.
These operations were conducted by Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army, and CAPFs in different districts.
Authorities have not yet released information about the reasons for the arrests.
Six militants from different proscribed outfits were arrested in Manipur.
Three militants from Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) were arrested.
Arms and ammunition were recovered in Churachandpur, Chandel, and Tengnoupal districts.
The seized cache included 87 weapons and 57 rounds of ammunition.
The arrests and seizures were part of joint operations by security forces.
- Who
- Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army, CAPFs and six militants.
- What
- Arrests of militants and seizure of arms and ammunition.
- When
- September 2025 (arrests made on Thursday and Friday)
- Where
- Imphal Valley (Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal) and the districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, and Tengnoupal in Manipur.
- Why
- The articles do not provide a specific reason for the arrests and seizures.
- Incident Date
- September 2025
- Location
- Imphal Valley and Hill Districts of Manipur
- Groups Involved
- Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army, CAPFs
- Items Seized
- Weapons, ammunition, radio sets, protective gear
- Weapon count
- 87
- Ammunition
- 57 rounds
