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Eight Militants Held in Manipur Raids as Forces Seize 10 Weapons

The multi-agency sweep forms part of an intelligence-driven disarmament drive under President’s Rule.

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Overview

  • Joint teams from the Army, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police detained eight cadres from the Kangleipak Communist Party and the RPF/PLA during recent raids.
  • The operations were based on specific intelligence and covered Jiribam, Pherzawl, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal West and Imphal East.
  • Ten firearms were seized along with several grenades and a large ammunition cache, including an AK-47, an INSAS rifle, a light machine gun and a .303 rifle.
  • Authorities said 113 checkpoints operated across hill and valley districts in the past 24 hours with no detentions reported at these locations.
  • Police urged residents to return looted arms and warned that circulating fake videos could trigger legal action, with a Central Control Room available to verify content.