Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Manipur Security Forces Destroy IEDs, Arrest Four Militants With Arms
Security forces in Manipur found three bombs in Ukhrul district.
They cleared the area and destroyed the bombs safely.
The Army said the explosives could have harmed people or damaged property.
In separate operations, four suspected militants were arrested in three districts.
Officials said the suspects were linked to banned militant groups.
Weapons and ammunition were found during the arrests.
Security forces are also checking roads and sensitive areas across Manipur.
They are escorting trucks carrying essential goods along an important highway.
Three IEDs were detected and safely destroyed in Manipur’s Ukhrul district.
The operation involved the Spear Corps, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police.
Four alleged militants were arrested in Imphal West, Bishnupur and Kakching districts.
Authorities said the arrests involved members of the People’s Liberation Army, Revolutionary People’s Front and Kangleipak Communist Party.
Recovered items included Chinese hand grenades, a detonator, a Glock 19 pistol, ammunition and a two-wheeler.
- Who
- The Spear Corps, Assam Rifles, Manipur Police and other security personnel; four arrested militants were also identified by police.
- What
- Three IEDs were destroyed, and four alleged militants were arrested with arms and ammunition.
- When
- September 25, 2026.
- Where
- The IEDs were found in Ukhrul district; the arrests occurred in Imphal West, Bishnupur and Kakching districts of Manipur.
- Why
- The operations aimed to eliminate an alleged explosive threat, prevent militant activity and maintain peace and stability.
- IEDs destroyed
- Three IEDs were neutralized through controlled, in-situ demolition.
- Arrests
- Four alleged militants were arrested in three Manipur districts.
- Groups named
- People’s Liberation Army, Revolutionary People’s Front and Kangleipak Communist Party.
- Weapons recovered
- Two Chinese hand grenades, a detonator and a Glock 19 pistol loaded with five rounds.
- Other seizure
- One two-wheeler was seized.
- Checkpoints
- Security forces established 116 nakas or checkpoints across Manipur.
- Highway security
- Security forces are escorting vehicles, including essential-commodity trucks, along Imphal-Jiribam National Highway 37.