Overview
- Security forces on January 1 neutralised 27 country-made bombs found near Monglham village in Imphal East after moving them to a safe location.
- A separate operation in Langdum Nungjengbi yielded a cache including a .32 pistol, a 12-bore SBBL gun, a rifle, hand grenades, varied ammunition, shells, detonators, a tube launcher and radio sets.
- Two active cadres of the banned KYKL outfit were arrested in Thoubal district, according to officials.
- Authorities have set up 115 checkpoints across hill and valley districts and are escorting vehicles on NH-37 to safeguard movement of essential supplies.
- Manipur Police urged residents to verify viral clips with the Central Control Room, warned of legal action for circulating fake posts and appealed for the return of looted arms and explosives.