Manipur Police, Assam Rifles Arrest Nine, Including Seven Militants

Quick Summary

• Security forces arrested nine individuals, including seven militants from banned outfits, across Manipur’s Imphal East, Kakching, Kangpokpi, and Tengnoupal districts.
• Those arrested include members of the Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG), KCP(MFL), and the Peoples’ liberation army involved in extortion activities.

– Arrests occurred between August 12-14, 2025; operations were conducted by joint teams of Manipur Police and Assam Rifles.
– A recoveries operation in Churachandpur district uncovered six single-barrel rifles, five IEDs, and three long-range mortars on August 12.

• Extensive intelligence-based combing operations and cordon-and-search strategies are being implemented to address criminal activity in the region.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The arrest of militants engaged in extortion reflects sustained efforts by security forces to tackle organized crime networks linked with proscribed outfits in Manipur. This advancement underscores the broader issue of militancy along sensitive border regions like Tengnoupal near India-Myanmar boundaries that necessitate heightened vigilance. Recoveries of weaponry such as ieds suggest potential threats beyond financial crimes like extortion.

Given the history of insurgency in Northeast India,maintaining robust intelligence coordination between agencies remains critical as efforts shift toward combating militant operations strategically while ensuring civilian safety.

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