Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Manipur Security Forces Arrest Seven Militants, Seize Arms and Drugs
Security forces in Manipur arrested seven people accused of belonging to banned militant groups.
One of those arrested was a woman.
The arrests happened in several districts during joint operations by police and other security forces.
Officials said the suspects were linked to crimes such as attacks, kidnappings, extortion and recruiting young people.
In a separate operation, authorities found guns, grenades, explosives and ammunition.
Police also arrested two people accused of selling drugs.
About 53 grams of heroin were reportedly found with them.
Security forces are continuing searches and checking vehicles across the state.
They are also protecting trucks and other vehicles traveling on an important highway.
Security forces arrested seven militants, including a woman cadre, in coordinated operations across four Manipur districts.
The detainees reportedly belong to the Kangleipak Communist Party, United National Liberation Front, People’s Liberation Army, Revolutionary People’s Front and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup.
Authorities recovered pistols, improvised firearms, grenades, improvised explosive devices and ammunition in Bishnupur district.
Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers and seized about 53 grams of heroin in five soap cases.
Security forces have established 111 checkpoints and continue convoy protection along Imphal-Jiribam National Highway.
- Who
- Manipur Police, Assam Rifles and other Central security forces arrested seven alleged militants and two alleged drug peddlers.
- What
- Seven militants were arrested, weapons and explosives were recovered, and two alleged drug peddlers were detained with about 53 grams of heroin.
- When
- The militant arrests took place during the 24 hours before officials reported them on Sunday; the article does not give a specific date.
- Where
- The arrests occurred in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal and Kakching districts, while the weapons and drugs were recovered in Bishnupur district, Manipur.
- Why
- Officials said the militant suspects were linked to attacks, kidnapping, forced collection of subscriptions and recruitment, while the wider operations aim to monitor militants and suspicious activity.
- Militants arrested
- Seven, including a woman cadre
- Woman arrested
- Laishram Abem Devi, 37, identified as an active Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) cadre
- Weapons recovered
- Pistols, country-made rifles and guns, two hand grenades, two improvised explosive devices and ammunition
- Drug arrests
- Amir Khan, 34, and Md. Bungo, 33
- Heroin seized
- Approximately 53 grams in five soap cases
- Checkpoints
- 111 nakas and checkpoints established across Manipur’s valley and hill districts
- Highway security
- Armed escorts and convoy protection continue along Imphal-Jiribam National Highway