Overview

• Mayanglambam Bobby Singh, a key operative of the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA), was arrested on April 20 in a Guwahati hotel during a joint police operation.
• The arrest, based on specific intelligence, was carried out by Basistha Police, Special Operation Group (SOG) East, and Paltan Bazar Police.
• Police seized electronic devices and incriminating documents from Singh, which are expected to aid in ongoing investigations into insurgent networks.
• Singh is currently being interrogated by Basistha Police and will soon be transferred to Manipur Police for further investigation into his role in regional insurgent activities.
• This arrest is part of a broader crackdown, with 10 militants from eight banned groups detained in the last 48 hours in coordinated operations across Assam and Manipur.