Archive · 31 May 2025
Manipur: Security Forces Arrest Nine Militants in Multiple Operations
Security forces in Manipur have arrested nine people who are part of different groups that are not allowed.
These groups are accused of demanding money from people in the area.
The arrests happened in different places across Manipur.
During the arrests, the police found weapons and other equipment.
The police are conducting searches to find and arrest more people involved in these activities.
The state has been dealing with violence for a couple of years.
More than 260 people have died because of the violence between different groups.
Security forces arrested nine militants from various proscribed outfits in Manipur.
Three KYKL cadres were apprehended in Bishnupur district for alleged extortion.
Three PLA and two KCP members were arrested in Tengnoupal district.
One KCP (PWG) cadre was arrested in Imphal West for alleged extortion.
Search operations recovered firearms, a mortar, a radio set, and chargers.
- Who
- Security forces arrested nine militants from various proscribed outfits.
- What
- Nine militants arrested in Manipur.
- When
- The arrests were made between Thursday, May 29, and Friday, May 30, 2025.
- Where
- Arrests occurred in Bishnupur, Tengnoupal, Imphal West, and Churachandpur districts of Manipur.
- Why
- The arrests were made due to alleged involvement in extortion activities and ongoing search operations.
Extortion Accusations
Unconfirmed
Extortion Claims
Extortion Accusations
Various proscribed outfits were arrested for allegedly being involved in extortion activities in the state.
Unconfirmed
Accusations of extortion are not provided, the public only hears the arrests
- Arrested Militants
- 9
- Proscribed Outfits
- KYKL, PLA, KCP, KCP (PWG)
- Location of Arrests
- Bishnupur, Tengnoupal, Imphal West, Churachandpur
- Recovered Items
- Firearms, mortar, radio set, chargers
- Reason for Arrests
- Extortion activities