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Manipur Security Forces Arrest Militants, Recover Arms and Heroin in Intensified Crackdown

Coordinated operations on April 15 led to the arrest of eight individuals, including militants and drug smugglers, and the seizure of weapons and nearly 2 kg of heroin.

Security personnel with arms and ammunition recovered during a search operation in Kangpokpi district. (Manipur Police)

Overview

  • Security forces arrested two militants from the banned PREPAK-Pro group, Saikhom Sandip Singha (32) and Irengbam Robinson Singh (25), in separate operations in Jiribam and Bishnupur districts.
  • Robinson Singh was found in possession of 365 empty ammunition cases of various calibers, along with a mobile phone and SIM card.
  • A broader operation led to the apprehension of five other individuals, including militants from the UNLF, a drug smuggler, and suspected looters.
  • Authorities seized a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and nearly 2 kg of heroin during these operations, highlighting efforts to combat illegal arms and drug trafficking.
  • The arrests come as Manipur remains under President’s Rule, imposed in February 2025, following ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May 2023.