Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Four Manipur Militants Arrested, Arms Cache Seized in Joint Operation
In the Indian state of Manipur, police and army forces have teamed up and made a big arrest.
They caught four people who were part of groups that are considered illegal and cause trouble.
One of the arrested men was even called a 'Major' in one of these groups.
The security forces also found a lot of powerful weapons, like guns and bullets, hidden underground.
These weapons included some made in the United States.
The police mentioned that one of the arrested men was wanted for an attack that happened a few years ago.
Another arrested militant was involved in taking money from truck drivers.
The security forces are continuing to search for more militants and weapons across the state to keep people safe.
Security forces in Manipur arrested four militants, including a self-styled 'Major' from the PLA/RPF.
A large cache of 12 sophisticated arms and ammunition, including US-made weapons, was recovered.
The arrested militants were involved in extortion activities and one was wanted for a 2017 ambush.
The arms were found buried in a plastic drum at a farm in Kharungpat village, Kakching District.
Security forces are continuing crackdowns and setting up checkpoints across Manipur to maintain law and order.
- Who
- Security forces (including Assam Rifles and Manipur Police) and four militants (one self-styled 'Major' from PLA/RPF, three from UNLF and PREPAK)
- What
- Arrest of four militants and seizure of 12 sophisticated weapons and ammunition.
- When
- Over the last 24 hours, with officials reporting on Monday.
- Where
- Different districts of Manipur, including Imphal West district and Kharungpat village in Kakching District.
- Why
- To curb militant activities, including extortion and threats, and to dismantle illegal arms caches and networks.
Security Forces
Militant Groups (PLA, RPF, UNLF, PREPAK)
Militant Activities
Security Forces
Militants are involved in extortion, ambush, and anti-national activities, posing a threat to security and public movement.
Militant Groups (PLA, RPF, UNLF, PREPAK)
Militants are engaged in operations, including ambushes and extortion, to further their group's objectives.
Seized Items
Security Forces
A huge cache of sophisticated arms and ammunition, including US-made weapons, were recovered from the militants.
Militant Groups (PLA, RPF, UNLF, PREPAK)
Sophisticated arms and ammunition, including US-made weapons, were in possession of the militants.
- Militants Arrested
- Four
- Key Militant
- Self-styled 'Major' Koijam Ibochouba alias Inao alias Sumo (PLA/RPF)
- Other Militants Arrested
- Three from UNLF and PREPAK
- Arms Seized
- 12 sophisticated weapons and ammunition (including US-made)
- Recovery Location
- Kharungpat village, Kakching District (buried in a plastic drum at a farm)
- Notable Past Incident
- 2017 Ambush on Assam Rifles at Sajik Tampak, Chandel district (linked to Koijam Ibochouba)
- Other Activities Mentioned
- Extortion of truck drivers, illegal settlement of cases
