Overview

• The Assam Rifles, under the Indian Army's Eastern Command, launched the operation in Chandel district on May 14 based on specific intelligence about armed militants near New Samtal village.
• In a firefight initiated by the militants, security forces neutralized 10 cadres and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition.
• The identities of the neutralized militants have not yet been confirmed as the operation remains ongoing in the hilly terrain near the Indo-Myanmar border.
• In parallel operations, security forces arrested seven militants from banned outfits across multiple districts in Manipur over the past 24 hours.
• This intensified campaign reflects broader efforts to dismantle insurgent networks in Manipur, which has been under President's Rule since April 2025.