Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Two Women Arrested for Militant Recruitment in Manipur
Two women leaders of a banned group called PREPAK were caught in Manipur.
They tried to take three kids to join their group.
The kids were found and given back to their parents.
The women used a car to take the kids, and the police are still looking for others who might have helped.
There has been a lot of fighting in Manipur between different groups, and many people have been hurt or lost their homes.
The government is now in charge because the leader stepped down.
The police also caught someone with a lot of opium and set up many checkpoints to keep people safe.
Two women leaders of the banned PREPAK outfit were arrested in Manipur's Thoubal district for allegedly abducting three minors for recruitment.
The minors were rescued from Uchiwa Awang Leikai in Imphal West district and handed over to their parents.
A white Maruti 800 car used in the alleged kidnapping was recovered, and efforts are ongoing to arrest accomplices.
Security forces continue extensive crackdowns against militants, with search operations and area domination drives underway in vulnerable areas across districts.
President's rule has been imposed in Manipur after the Chief Minister resigned, and the state assembly has been put under suspended animation.
- Who
- Two women leaders of the banned PREPAK outfit, Khundrakpam Ningthoujam Roshidiya (24) and Lisham Bidya (30)
- What
- Arrested for allegedly abducting three minors for recruitment into the PREPAK group
- When
- Arrested on Tuesday night (specific date not mentioned); abduction on January 4
- Where
- Arrested in Khangabok village, Thoubal district; minors rescued from Uchiwa Awang Leikai, Imphal West district
- Why
- To recruit the minors into the banned PREPAK outfit
Security Forces
Militant Groups
Use of Force
Security Forces
Security forces are justified in using force to prevent militant recruitment and maintain law and order.
Militant Groups
Militant groups argue that their actions are a response to systemic oppression and marginalization.
Government Control
Security Forces
The government's imposition of President's rule is necessary to restore stability and security in Manipur.
Militant Groups
Militant groups view government control as an infringement on their autonomy and rights.
- Location of Arrest
- Khangabok village, Thoubal district
- Location of Rescue
- Uchiwa Awang Leikai, Imphal West district
- Number of Minors Abducted
- 3
- Organization Involved
- People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK)
- Date of Abduction
- January 4
- Date of Arrest
- Tuesday night (specific date not mentioned)
- Current Status of Minors
- Rescued and handed over to parents
- Ongoing Situation in Manipur
- Extensive crackdowns against militants, search operations, and area domination drives
- Casualties in Ethnic Violence
- More than 260 people killed
- Government Status
- President's rule imposed after CM's resignation
- Additional Arrest
- Nantu Deb (44) arrested with 11.3 kgs of opium and a Bolero car
- Security Measures
- 113 checkpoints set up, escorts provided for essential commodity vehicles
