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Joint Security Operation in Manipur Nets Militant Arrests and Weapons Seizure

Troops and police used intelligence-based targeting to dismantle insurgent extortion rings and secure vital highways.

Overview

  • On July 30–31, multi-agency forces detained active cadres from the PLA, Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG and Nongdrenkhomba factions), PREPAK (Pro) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup.
  • Security teams recovered 26 firearms and nine explosive devices—including grenades, mortars, detonators and radio sets—across Churachandpur and Thoubal districts.
  • Bomb disposal experts neutralized an improvised explosive device discovered at Sunrise Ground in Moreh, preventing potential civilian harm.
  • Authorities said the arrested militants funded their outfits through extortion of contractors, traders and residents in Imphal and Bishnupur areas.
  • To guarantee the movement of essential goods, forces established 111 checkpoints and escorted over 130 vehicles along National Highway 37.