Security Forces Arrest 18 Militants in Multi-Operation Crackdown in 3 Districts
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21 February, 2025 09:02 am IST
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Security forces on Thursday conducted multiple operations across Bishnupur, Imphal East and Kakching Districts in Manipur, arresting a total of 18 militants from proscribed outfits.
In the first operation near Moirang Kiyam Leikai under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur District, 13 active members of KYKL were apprehended. The detainees—identified as Khwairakpam Rojit alias Chingsanglakpa Singh (26), Kongkham Hemlet alias Thoungamba Singh (27), Leishangthem Amarjit alias Nongpok nganba Singh (24), Khwairakpam Bikram alias Rex Singh (42), Soiban Deepak Singh (33), Laishram Indrakumar alias Boi @ Nganba Meitei (36), Konthoujam Swamajit alias Thoujan Singh (36), Heisnam Premananda alias Rocky Meitei (33), Khundongbam Nimai Singh (29), Naorem Amarjit alias Thanil Singh (28), Abujam Ringku alias Thawairakpa Meitei (24), Moirangthem Inao alias Robin Singh (44), and Huirongbam Ibomcha alias Athoi @ Pammel Meitei (18)—were found in possession of various arms and tactical accessories, including live rounds, walkie-talkies with chargers, jungle boots, mobile phones, and camouflage clothes.
In a separate operation near Sericulture Gate No. 2 at Kwakta Phougakchao Ikhai Police Station, Bishnupur District, two individuals—Moichingmayum Farid (28) and Md. Amar Shah (29)—were arrested, with authorities seizing suspected brown sugar contraband weighing approximately 1 kg and 866 g.
Additionally, police arrested an active cadre of UNLF(P) from Chingyang Lairenbi Ima Keithel, Ngariyan Ching near the waiting shed under Andro Police Station, Imphal East District, identified as Hemam Bebeshwor Singh alias Paming (30), for his involvement in extortion activities aimed at raising party funds.
Security forces also apprehended one active cadre of KCP (City Meitei), Khaidem Benarrjit Singh alias Amuba (28), from Ibudhou Khonghaba Thangjing Laikon under Bishnupur Police Station, Bishnupur District, and another KYKL cadre, Mayanglambam Kiran Singh alias Tikendrajit (43), from Kakching Sumak Leikai under Kakching Police Station, Kakching District. The latter was reportedly involved in extortion activities targeting the public in Imphal West and Kakching areas.
Investigations into all arrests and seizures are currently underway.
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