“Inside Manipur’s Militant Bust: Arrests, Arms & the Anatomy of a Security Crackdown”
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“Inside Manipur’s Militant Bust: Arrests, Arms & the Anatomy of a Security Crackdown”

Summary of the News Article Manipur Police, in a collaborative effort with central security forces, executed a joint operation on Sunday, June 23, 2025, resulting in the arrest of five individuals linked to banned militant organizations. Among those apprehended was a wanted active cadre of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Sanasam Rajesh Meitei (35), caught…

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: Farmer injured in alleged Kuki militant attack in Bishnupur
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Manipur: Farmer injured in alleged Kuki militant attack in Bishnupur

Short Summary A 60-year-old farmer, Ningthoujam Biren, was shot in the left hand on June 19, 2025, while working in his paddy field at Phubala Maning in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. The attack, allegedly carried out by suspected Kuki militants firing from nearby hills around 3 p.m., occurred even with security forces stationed in the area….

Manipur Police’s Massive Crackdown
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Manipur Police’s Massive Crackdown

Summary of the News ArticleManipur Police, in a joint crackdown in early June 2025, arrested several insurgents and drug traffickers across the state. They seized heroin, SLR rifles, .303 sniper rifles, SLRs, anti-riot guns, and numerous rounds of ammunition. The raids targeted both hill and valley districts, with security convoys and 111 checkpoints ensuring safe…

Manipur: KNA Kingpin Arrested in Moreh SDPO Killing & Commando Ambush Case
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Manipur: KNA Kingpin Arrested in Moreh SDPO Killing & Commando Ambush Case

Quick Summary In a significant breakthrough, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) led to the arrest of Kamginthang Gangte, a top leader of the Kuki National Army (KNA), in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district. Gangte is alleged to be the mastermind behind the sniper attack that killed Sub-Divisional Police Officer…

Manipur Police Seize Weapons and IEDs in Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal Districts
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Manipur Police Seize Weapons and IEDs in Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal Districts

Summary of the News In a significant operation on June 7, 2025, Manipur Police, in collaboration with central forces, unearthed a cache of weapons and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal districts. The raids targeted abandoned militant camps near Kotzim village in Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal village. Recovered items included a US-made M16…

Manipur: Three KCP-PWG and UPPK Cadres Arrestedin Coordinated Security Operations
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Manipur: Three KCP-PWG and UPPK Cadres Arrestedin Coordinated Security Operations

Summary of the News In a significant development in Manipur’s ongoing efforts to curb insurgency, security forces have arrested three active members of banned militant groups. The arrests occurred in separate operations across Bishnupur, Kakching, and Imphal West districts. The individuals apprehended are affiliated with the Kangleipak Communist Party—People’s War Group (KCP-PWG) and the United…

Manipur: Four PLA Cadres Arrested for Extortion in Imphal Valley
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Manipur: Four PLA Cadres Arrested for Extortion in Imphal Valley

Summary of the News In a significant development, a joint operation by state and central forces in Manipur has led to the arrest of four alleged cadres of the proscribed People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the Imphal Valley. The individuals were reportedly involved in extensive extortion activities targeting government offices, businesses, and local establishments across…

Manipur Security Forces Arrest Three Militants Near Myanmar Border; Arms and Explosives Seized
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Manipur Security Forces Arrest Three Militants Near Myanmar Border; Arms and Explosives Seized

News Summary In a significant development in Manipur’s ongoing counter-insurgency efforts, security forces arrested three militants affiliated with the banned outfit Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) near the Indo-Myanmar border in Tengnoupal district on May 31, 2025. The arrested individuals were identified as: Subsequent operations led to the seizure of a substantial cache of arms…

Manipur Security Forces Recover Weapons Near Mizoram Border
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Manipur Security Forces Recover Weapons Near Mizoram Border

News Summary In a significant security operation, Manipur’s security forces recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition near the Mizoram border. The joint operation, involving Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, was conducted in Thanlon village, Pherzawl district. Recovered items included two SBML guns without serial numbers, a Lathode gun, 50 rounds of 7.62 mm…