Manipur: Security Forces Arrest PLA Cadre, Extortion Suspect and Mob Violence Accused
Security forces arrested three individuals in separate operations across Manipur within 48 hours and seized various firearms, ammunition, magazines and a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
In Churachandpur, police apprehended 32-year-old Kamjau Vaiphei from B Aijalon village over suspected extortion. He was reportedly caught in Thingkangphai village with a looted 9mm automatic pistol. Following his questioning, police and the 58th CRPF recovered an AK-47 rifle, an SLR and 7.62mm ammunition near Teijang village.
Separately, Assam Rifles recovered a .22 rifle, a Carbine Machine Gun (CMG), a Japanese pistol, a suspected IED, ammunition and magazines during “Operation Khojbeen” in the Phailengkot area.
In Imphal West, security commandos arrested 32-year-old Moirangthem Nelson Meitei, also known as Mani, who is suspected of being a member of the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA). He was apprehended at his residence under Singjamei Police Station’s jurisdiction.
In another operation in Thoubal district, police arrested a third key accused in the recent mob violence in the Khangabok-Sangaiyumpham area. The accused was placed in police custody for 10 days.
Further search operations in the area resulted in the seizure of a double-barrel breech-loading (DBBL) gun and 14 shotgun shells. Officials stated that the seized materials had been sent for forensic examination, with search operations continuing.
