Manipur security forces arrest insurgents, seize drugs and cash
Security forces in Manipur carried out a series of intelligence-led operations over two days that led to the arrest of multiple insurgent cadres belonging to groups such as RPF/PLA, PREPAK and KCP, and the seizure of contraband drugs and cash from several locations. Authorities recovered 236 grams of brown sugar (packed in 20 soap cases) and approximately ₹3.87 lakh from a house in Churachandpur district. The operations also focused on ensuring uninterrupted movement of essential goods — with a convoy escorting vehicles on National Highway-37 — and 113 checkpoints were established statewide to maintain vigilance.
Who was arrested — names, roles and the evidence recovered
The news report lists several arrests by name and location — details that underline the specificity of the operations:
- A self-styled private of the RPF/PLA, Oinam Bungobi Meitei (alias Langmei), was arrested in Imphal East; an Aadhaar card was recovered from him.
- An active cadre of PREPAK, Khundongbam Biker (alias Khaiba/Pari), was detained from Angtha village in Imphal East.
- Members of KCP including Pukhrambam Tangba Singh were taken into custody from Bishnupur district.
- In Churachandpur, the police located and recovered the brown sugar and cash from a house where the occupant was identified as Chinsiathang.
- Another KCP (MFL) operative, Leimapokpam Shanjeet Singh (alias Naobi), who was allegedly involved in extortion, was arrested and found with a mobile handset, a demand letter and identity documents.
Why the seizures (drugs + cash) matter
Think of insurgent networks like an illicit ecosystem: money and supplies fuel movement, recruitment and operations. Drugs are not only a public health problem but also a funding stream for organized crime and militancy. Seizing 236 grams of brown sugar may not sound massive compared to global seizures, but the manner of concealment (packed inside 20 soap cases) and the associated cash recovery (₹3.87 lakh) point to organized distribution or funding routes that merit investigation. Disrupt those, and you disrupt part of the ecosystem that sustains violence and coercion.
FAQs
Q1: How many people were arrested and which groups were they from?
A1: Multiple active cadres were arrested across operations; the report names individuals associated with RPF/PLA, PREPAK and KCP among others. These were targeted arrests based on intelligence.
Q2: What contraband was seized and where?
A2: Authorities recovered 236 grams of brown sugar (packed in 20 soap cases) and approximately ₹3.87 lakh in cash from a house in Songsibok Thingkangphai village, Churachandpur district.
Q3: Were supply routes affected by the operations?
A3: The state prioritized safe movement of essential supplies; convoys were used to escort vehicles on NH-37 and 113 checkpoints were established statewide to ensure uninterrupted flow.
Q4: Will there be more arrests or stricter security measures?
A4: The immediate operations suggest sustained vigilance and follow-up investigations. More arrests are possible if investigations trace wider networks; temporary checkpoints and convoys may continue as needed.
Q5: How can local residents help and stay safe?
A5: Residents should cooperate with security measures, avoid spreading unverified news, report suspicious activities to police, and support community programs that reduce vulnerability to recruitment or extortion.
