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Manipur Police carried out coordinated operations across multiple districts on 24 September 2025, arresting three suspects — an alleged arms smuggler and two active militants — and seizing a loaded 9mm pistol with ammunition as well as a substantial cache of improvised explosive device (IED) components, including around 470 grams of TNT and an electric…
On September 3, 2025, Manipur Police arrested five people during a two-day crackdown on the illicit liquor trade after seizing a total of 2,060 litres of Distilled Indigenous Country (DIC) liquor — 1,800 litres found in a white Bolero Camper in Maklang, Tamenglong, and about 260 litres seized near Kakching — and later handed the…
Manipur police, with assistance from the Assam Rifles, intercepted a vehicle on National Highway 102 (Moreh → Imphal) at the Tengnoupal checkpoint and seized 40 cartons of Myanmar cigarettes—valued at roughly ₹20 lakh. The driver, MD Sahid (35) of Kakching district, was arrested; the vehicle was detained and further interrogation is underway as police probe…
Security forces in Manipur arrested four alleged insurgents from different banned outfits during coordinated, intelligence-led operations carried out on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Those held were picked up from multiple locations across Imphal West, Imphal East, and Kakching. Police say the suspects have been linked to extortion, intimidation over land disputes, crimes against women, and…
Manipur Police have arrested Thongam Dilip Meitei, an alleged cadre of the proscribed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), for running an extortion racket that targeted schools and brick kilns across Kakching and Thoubal districts. Investigators say two mobile phones seized from him could expose financial channels and collaborators. In a separate, coordinated operation, security forces…
In a joint operation near Wabagai Lamkhai Thongkha under Kakching Police Station (Kakching district), Manipur’s Narcotics & Affairs of Border (NAB) and local police intercepted a light‑green Bolero, seized 91 “soap cases” packed with suspected heroin (about 1.12 kg, excluding packaging), and arrested three suspects, including a woman. Officers say the consignment was smuggled from…
Quick Summary In a significant crackdown, Manipur’s security forces arrested 21 militants linked to various banned outfits between April 27 and May 4, 2025. The operations, spanning districts like Kakching, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, and Kangpokpi, led to the seizure of 31 weapons, 14 IEDs, grenades, and other war-like stores. These coordinated efforts aim to dismantle insurgent…
Summary of the News Security forces in Manipur successfully conducted a joint operation between Churachandpur and Kakching districts, recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition from an insurgent hideout. While no insurgents were arrested, the recovery included weapons like rifles, mortar shells, grenades, and protective gear. This operation marks a major step in enhancing…
In a significant operation, Manipur Police apprehended an active cadre of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Kakching district. This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by security forces to curb insurgent activities in the region. A Deep Dive into Manipur’s Ongoing Struggle Against Insurgency Manipur, a picturesque state in Northeast India, has long been a…
In a recent joint operation, security forces in Manipur’s Kakching district uncovered a significant cache of arms and explosives, underscoring ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in the region. Summary of the Recent Operation On March 12, 2025, a coordinated operation involving the 46 Assam Rifles, 2 MAHAR Regiment, Kakching’s Commando Unit, and the…