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Six Militants From Banned Outfits Arrested Across Manipur
Security forces in Manipur arrested six people described as militants.
The arrests involved three banned groups.
One person linked to the Kangleipak Communist Party (MFL) was arrested in Andro.
Two alleged KCP (Apunba) members were arrested in Lamlai.
Three alleged People’s Liberation Army members were arrested near the India-Myanmar border.
One of those three was a juvenile.
Police also found firearms and explosives in a separate operation.
The arrests were announced in a police statement on Tuesday.
Security forces arrested six militants linked to various banned outfits in Manipur.
One Kangleipak Communist Party (MFL) cadre was arrested in Andro, Imphal East.
Two KCP (Apunba) members were arrested in Lamlai on September 21.
Three People’s Liberation Army members, including a juvenile, were arrested near the India-Myanmar border.
Police also reported seizing three firearms and explosives in Patton.
- Who
- Six people linked to the Kangleipak Communist Party (MFL), KCP (Apunba), and People’s Liberation Army were arrested by security forces.
- What
- Security forces arrested six alleged militants and separately seized firearms and explosives.
- Where
- The operations took place in Andro and Lamlai in Imphal East, near Border Pillar-87 along the India-Myanmar boundary, and in Patton.
- When
- The arrests occurred on Sunday, Monday, and September 21; the police statement was issued Tuesday.
- Why
- The operations targeted members of banned or outlawed militant groups, according to the police statement.
Key facts
- Arrests
- Six militants were arrested.
- Districts
- Imphal East and Tengnoupal districts were mentioned.
- Groups named
- Kangleipak Communist Party (MFL), KCP (Apunba), and People’s Liberation Army.
- Border location
- Three arrests occurred near Border Pillar-87 along the India-Myanmar international boundary.
- Juvenile
- One of the three People’s Liberation Army members arrested was a juvenile.
- Seized items
- At least three firearms and explosives were seized in Patton.
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