Imphal, March 17: Manipur’s security forces and police have apprehended five cadres linked to valley-based militant groups (VBIG). Additionally, they have captured a key suspect involved in a recent arson incident on National Highway-2, according to the Manipur police.
On March 16, security forces conducted an operation in a sensitive border area under the jurisdiction of the Moreh police station in Tengnoupal district. During this operation, five militants were arrested from the region between border pillars 73 and 75 along the India-Myanmar border.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Thangjam Ashok Kumar Singh, also known as Khongthang, from Waikhong village, and Laishram Nipamacha Singh, known as Loiya, from Sagolamang Awang Leikai. Others include Thangjam Manimatum Meitei, known as Sana, from Sugnu Awang Leikai, Laishram Inao Singh, known as Sanamacha, from Urup Makha Leikai, and Chingangbam Shakti Singh, known as Faren, from Lamlai Nongda.
In a separate case, following an investigation into the arson of a truck on March 2 in Kabinm village on National Highway-2, Manipur police arrested the main suspect, Ramayo Washum (51), on March 14. He is a resident of Kathiko Karong in Senapati district.
Authorities confirmed that during the operation, a Maruti Gypsy vehicle and two mobile phones used in the crime were seized. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects involved in the incident.
Earlier, on March 16, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a major operation against an alleged illegal financial network operating in Manipur, temporarily attaching assets worth ₹50.80 crore. This action pertains to the Salai Group of Companies, Smart Society, and other affiliated institutions. The ED has issued a third provisional attachment order in this regard.
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