Manipur: Prime Accused in Assam Rifles Ambush Apprehended
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Manipur: Prime Accused in Assam Rifles Ambush Apprehended

Security forces in Manipur arrested the prime accused in the deadly ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy that occurred on 19 September at Nambol Sabal Leikai (Bishnupur district). Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and several others injured in the attack. The arrested man — identified as Khomdram Ojit Singh (alias Keilal), 47 — reportedly…

Manipur: 11 Militants of 4 Insurgent Groups Arrested
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Manipur: 11 Militants of 4 Insurgent Groups Arrested

A joint operation by central and state security forces in Manipur over a 36-hour window resulted in the arrest of 11 militants connected to four underground groups — KCP-PWG, UNLF-K, People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and KYKL-SOREPA. The arrests were made in multiple districts (Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Tengnoupal) and a substantial cache of weapons,…

Manipur: Police Arrest PREPAK (PRO) Cadre, Recover Arms in Separate Operations
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Manipur: Police Arrest PREPAK (PRO) Cadre, Recover Arms in Separate Operations

Manipur Police carried out two coordinated operations on August 26–27, 2025: they arrested a 26-year-old active cadre of the proscribed outfit PREPAK (PRO) — identified as Nongmaithem Naocha Meetei — in Imphal East, and in a separate operation in Jiribam recovered a significant cache of arms and equipment including a 7.62mm SLR, a 5.56mm INSAS…

Manipur: Rocket Bombs and Improvised Mortars Recovered in Churachandpur
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Manipur: Rocket Bombs and Improvised Mortars Recovered in Churachandpur

Summary In a precision-driven anti-insurgency operation on August 6, 2025, the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) swooped into Gothol village under Churachandpur police station, recovering a cache comprising one AK Ghatak rifle with an empty magazine, two improvised mortars (“pumpi”), four improvised rocket bombs, and nineteen mortar rounds. Acting on actionable intelligence, the IRB thwarted militants…

Assam Rifles and other security forces recently recovered a massive cache of arms and ammunition
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Assam Rifles and other security forces recently recovered a massive cache of arms and ammunition

Short Summary of the News Assam Rifles and other security forces recently recovered a massive cache of arms and ammunition from abandoned insurgent camps in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, over a 36‑hour coordinated cordon-and-search operation. The haul included INSAS and .303 rifles, bolt-action and single-barrel rifles, improvised mortars, hand grenades—including white phosphorus types—grenade launchers, rubber bullets,…

Manipur: Errant UPPK cadres flee camp with weapons, public warned against support
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Manipur: Errant UPPK cadres flee camp with weapons, public warned against support

Some cadres of the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK)—including General Secretary N. Ahed alias Lemba and several top leaders—escaped a ceasefire camp at Yaithibi Loukon, Kakching district, on July 4, 2025, taking weapons with them. UPPK Chairman Konthoujam Homeshwar urged the public not to support these errant members or any monetary demands, and instead…

Manipur: Militant Arrested; Arms And Ammunition Recovered In Churachandpur And Imphal East
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Manipur: Militant Arrested; Arms And Ammunition Recovered In Churachandpur And Imphal East

Manipur security forces arrested a UNLF (Pambei faction) militant in Imphal West and seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition in separate operations across Churachandpur, Imphal East, and Bishnupur districts on July 4–5, 2025. The arrest took place in Moirangkhom, and weapons included rifles, pistols, grenades, live rounds, bulletproof gear, and communication equipment ….

A Deep Dive: Manipur’s Bold Crackdown on Illegal Firearms in Churachandpur and Bishnupur
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A Deep Dive: Manipur’s Bold Crackdown on Illegal Firearms in Churachandpur and Bishnupur

Short Summary of the News Security forces in Manipur recently arrested one individual and recovered a cache of 11 illicit firearms, ammunition, and military gear during coordinated search operations in Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts. The haul included country-made AK rifles, pistols, a Sten carbine, improvised weapons (“pumpis”), live rounds, bulletproof jackets, helmets, walkie-talkie sets, and…

Manipur Security Forces Crack Down on Insurgents and Seize Massive Arms Cache
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Manipur Security Forces Crack Down on Insurgents and Seize Massive Arms Cache

Summary of the News Security forces in Manipur intensified counter‑insurgency operations on June 21–22, 2025, resulting in the arrest of a Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) insurgent and the recovery of a massive arms and explosives cache across several districts—Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Kangpokpi, and Thoubal. The seizures included rifles, grenades, bombs, IEDs, body…

Manipur: Two insurgents arrested, weapons cache recovered in Imphal West
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Manipur: Two insurgents arrested, weapons cache recovered in Imphal West

Short Summary of the News Article Two insurgents—a 21-year-old female from the Kangleipak Communist Party and a 33-year-old male from the United People’s Party of Kangleipak—were arrested in Imphal West, Manipur, by a joint central and state security team. Operations at three temporary camps over 24 hours led to their capture. Authorities also seized a…