Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Four Militants Arrested in Manipur Amidst Ongoing Violence
Security forces in Manipur arrested four people who were part of different militant groups.
These groups are not allowed by the government.
The arrests happened in different areas of Manipur.
Some of the arrested people were involved in taking people for ransom and asking for money.
The police have been searching the area since fights between different groups of people started two years ago.
More than 260 people have died and thousands have lost their homes in these fights, which started in May 2023.
The government took over the state in February.
Four militants were arrested in Manipur.
Arrests occurred in multiple districts including Jiribam, Kakching, and Tengnoupal.
The arrested militants belonged to various proscribed outfits.
Some militants were involved in kidnappings for ransom and extortion.
Security forces have been conducting search operations since ethnic violence began.
- Who
- Security forces and militants from proscribed outfits.
- What
- Security forces arrested four militants.
- When
- The arrests were made on Friday and Saturday.
- Where
- Manipur, specifically in Jiribam, Kakching, and Tengnoupal districts.
- Why
- To address the ongoing ethnic violence and associated criminal activities.
Government Stance
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Safety
Government Stance
Focus on law and order, and control violence.
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- Arrested
- Four militants
- Groups involved
- NSCN (Niki Sumi), PLA, Prepak (Pro)
- Charges
- Kidnappings for ransom, extortion
- Recent Violence
- Ethnic violence since May 2023
- Deaths
- More than 260
- President's rule
- Imposed on February 13