Imphal, February 9: Security forces in Manipur have achieved significant success in joint operations. Between February 1 and February 7, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Manipur Police under the Spear Corps, conducted intelligence-based operations across Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, and Ferzawl districts.
During these operations, seven active cadres from various militant organizations were arrested, and a substantial cache of explosives and military equipment was seized, including 18 weapons.
The first action took place on February 1, when Assam Rifles and Thoubal Police Commandos arrested an active member of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup in the Mayang Imphal area of Imphal West. A smartphone and SIM card were recovered from him.
On February 2, a major operation led to the discovery of a hidden militant hideout near Tonglhang village. From this location, security forces seized an AK-47, two pistols, two single-barrel rifles, three radio sets, 18 IEDs, ammunition, and other materials. All IEDs were destroyed on-site following safety protocols. On the same day, two active cadres of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were arrested during separate operations in Kakwa and Lambl areas, with mobile phones, SIM cards, and identification documents recovered.
Similarly, on February 3, during a joint operation near Loktak Lake in the eastern region of Fubala village, security forces recovered a 9mm carbine, a pistol, a .32 bore pistol, rifle grenades, a lathe bomb, live cartridges, and a sniper scope. That day, a search operation in the Lambl area of Imphal West led to the recovery of a bolt-action rifle, seven pistols, 64 live cartridges, a hand grenade, and other military materials. In the Tengnoupal district, near the India-Myanmar border, security forces thwarted an ambush attempt by militants, recovering an AK-56, an M4 rifle, and ammunition in the process.
On February 5, security forces arrested a member of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive) from the Pungdongbam area of Imphal East. On February 6, an active cadre of the United National Liberation Front (Koireng) was apprehended in the Singjamei area, and on February 7, another member of PREPAK was arrested on the Andro-Wangkhem-Irilbung road. That same day, another cadre of PREPAK (Progressive) was captured in the Senjam Khunou area of Imphal West, with mobile phones and SIM cards recovered.
Security forces stated that these operations were conducted based on precise intelligence and represent a significant success in effectively controlling militant activities in the region. The Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police have clarified that such joint operations will continue to maintain peace and law and order in the state.
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