Three Militants and Arms Dealer Arrested in Manipur

Fast Summary:

• Arrests:

– Three militants from different banned outfits and one arms dealer arrested in Manipur.- The arrests were reported by police on Sunday (September 21).

• Details of detainees:

– Two militants from the banned People’s Revolutionary party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were apprehended in tronglaobi, Bishnupur district, identified as Thokchom Manimatum Singh (20) and laishram Premsagar Singh (24). They were allegedly involved in extortion activities targeting public, businesses, and schools.
– A People’s Liberation Army cadre was arrested in Kongba, Imphal East district. He was identified as Adhikarimayum Ramkumar Sharma (62).
– An arms dealer named Phijam Chetanjit Singh (33) was arrested at his residence in Yurembam,Imphal West district.

• Seizure of weapons:

– Police recovered a self-loading rifle with two magazines and a total of 96 cartridges from chetanjit Singh’s possession.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The arrests spotlight the continuing efforts by law enforcement agencies to curb illegal militant activities and arms trafficking within Manipur. The detained individuals belonged to proscribed groups such as PREPAK and PLA that are known for their involvement in extortion operations-a significant challenge for public safety and economic stability in conflict-prone regions like Manipur.

These measures could serve as a deterrent against insurgents leveraging fear tactics amidst local communities while underscoring the importance of strengthening intelligence networks to identify collaborators. Moreover, the seizure highlights firearms proliferation issues that authorities will have to tackle through coordinated regional strategies aimed at disrupting supply chains.

Effective action like this can instill confidence among citizens but must be sustained consistently to address underlying socio-political grievances contributing to insurgency growth across Manipur’s complex landscape.

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