Five Insurgents Arrested with Weapons and IEDs Along Manipur-Myanmar Border

Security forces arrested five cadres belonging to valley-based insurgent groups and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during coordinated operations along the Indo–Myanmar border in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district.

The operation was carried out on Monday during a search and cordon operation between Border Pillars 73 and 75, under the jurisdiction of Moreh police station, an area considered highly sensitive due to its proximity to the international border.

Militants from Banned Organisations Arrested

According to officials, the arrested individuals belong to three proscribed insurgent organisations operating in Manipur:

• Two cadres from People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK)

• Two cadres from Kangleipak Communist Party–Meeyamgi Fingang Lanmee (KCP-MFL)

• One cadre from Kanglei Yaol Kanna Lup (KYKL)

These organisations have been banned under Indian law for their involvement in insurgency-related activities in Manipur.

Identity of the Arrested Cadres

Officials identified the arrested militants as:

• Thangjam Ashok Kumar Singh alias Khongthang, resident of Waikhong village

• Laishram Nipamacha Singh alias Loiya, resident of Sagolmang Awang Leikai

• Laishram Inao Singh alias Sanamacha, resident of Urup Makha Leikai

• Chingangbam Shakti Singh alias Phairen, resident of Lamlai Nongada

• Thangjam Manimatum Meitei alias Sana, resident of Sugnu Awang Leikai

After their arrest, the accused were handed over to the concerned police station for further legal proceedings and interrogation.

Weapons and Explosives Recovered

In a separate operation, security forces also recovered a significant quantity of explosives and weapons from the Boljang Hill Range under the jurisdiction of Machi Police Station.

The seized items included:

• Eight Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

• One pistol with magazine

• One improvised mortar

• Two Motorola radio communication sets

• Batteries and nine live rounds of ammunition

According to officials, the recovered IEDs were safely destroyed at the site following standard operating procedures to eliminate potential threats.

Intensified Counter-Insurgency Operations

Security agencies stated that the arrests and seizures are part of ongoing counter-insurgency operations across Manipur, particularly along the porous Indo–Myanmar border, which has historically been used by militant groups for movement and logistical support.

Authorities have increased surveillance, intelligence gathering, and search operations in border areas to prevent the movement of armed insurgents, illegal weapons, and explosives.

Strengthening Border Security

Officials emphasised that maintaining strict monitoring along the international border is crucial to ensuring peace and stability in the region. The intensified operations aim to disrupt militant networks and prevent insurgent groups from regrouping or carrying out attacks.

Further investigations are underway, and security forces are continuing operations in nearby areas to track down other possible militant hideouts and prevent cross-border infiltration.