Manipur Police Arrest Seven Insurgent Cadres in Coordinated Operation
Manipur police carried out coordinated raids on September 27, 2025, arresting seven active cadres linked to multiple banned outfits — including the RPF/PLA, NRFM and KCP — across several districts (Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal and Kakching). Officers recovered a firearm (.32 caliber pistol) and mobile phones during some of the arrests. Police said the move is aimed at disrupting extortion, intel-gathering and violent activities by these groups.
Manipur police conducted multiple coordinated raids on September 27, 2025, which resulted in the detention of seven active members of different banned outfits across districts. The arrests followed on the heels of other recent crackdowns and came in a period of heightened counter-insurgency activity in the state. Police say they also made at least one significant recovery — a .32 caliber pistol and mobile phones — during the simultaneous raids.
- Laishram Jiten Singh (56) — identified as an RPF/PLA operative; arrested from Lamdeng Mayai Leikai (Lamsang PS), Imphal West.
- Khaidem Sunila Devi (55) — identified with NRFM; arrested in Imphal East (Heingang PS).
- Md. Mujibur Rahaman (44) and Sorenshangbam Bungcha (aka Winner, 44) — two KCP (Noyon) members arrested from Thoubal and Imphal West respectively; police recovered a .32 caliber pistol with magazine and two mobile phones from them.
- Heikham Milan Singh (alias Khaba, 32) — another KCP operative arrested in Kakching district.
- Moirangthem Chaobi Singh (aliases Yaima / Lanthoiba / Kumar, 50) — RPF/PLA member arrested from Imphal East; accused of extortion and incitement.
In a related arrest on September 26, Nongmaithem Gyaneshwor Singh (49) — an RPF/PLA cadre alleged to be providing logistical support — was detained at Kumbi bazaar.
Recoveries matter because weapons, communications devices and documents can form the backbone of a prosecution and reveal networks. In the reported raids, police recovered a .32 caliber pistol with a magazine and multiple mobile phones. Authorities highlighted that several arrestees were found with SIM cards and phones — items that investigators routinely examine for call detail records (CDRs), messaging links and location data that can connect suspects to incidents or handlers.
FAQs
Q1: How many people were arrested in the operation and which outfits were they linked to?
A1: Police said seven active cadres were arrested on September 27, 2025. The operation targeted members linked to the RPF/PLA, NRFM and the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) across several districts.
Q2: Were weapons or other materials recovered during the raids?
A2: Yes — police reported recovering a .32 caliber pistol with magazine and several mobile phones from some of the arrested suspects; phones and SIMs are typically examined for call records and messaging links.
Q3: Will these arrests lead to prosecutions?
A3: Arrests are the first step — successful prosecutions depend on forensic analysis, admissible evidence, witness testimony and sound case files. Authorities will need to build and present evidence in court for convictions to follow.
Q4: Are such coordinated raids a sign that insurgency in Manipur is declining?
A4: Not necessarily. Coordinated raids can disrupt networks and momentarily reduce activity, but sustained decline typically requires broader measures: legal follow-through, community engagement, economic development and addressing root grievances.
Q5: How can civilians know the arrests were lawful and not arbitrary?
A5: Transparency helps: public details about the basis for arrest, quick filing of charges, independent oversight (courts and human rights bodies), and the presentation of forensic evidence in court are all indicators that due process is being followed. Civil society and legal institutions play a key role in ensuring accountability.
