In a major security operation, Manipur Police arrested four active militants from different proscribed groups on March 27, intensifying efforts to curb insurgent activities in the region. The arrests were made in multiple districts during targeted security operations. One of the arrested individuals, Leishangthem Hiran Singh (40) of Koutruk Ching Leikai, Maibam Chingmang, was identified…
During the last 24 hours, Manipur Police, assisted by Assam Rifles and other security agencies, continued its extensive search operation to locate 20-year-old Luwangthem Mukesh, son of L. Gyanendra Das of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai, who has been missing since March 16, 2025, a press release said. Search efforts are focused on the Bishnupur and Churachandpur…
Rajya Sabha BJP member Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba on Thursday demanded identification of illegal immigrants in Manipur and their deportation by implementing the National Registration of Citizen (NRC) to protect the state from demographic imbalance. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Upper House, the BJP MP said that due to present law and…
Police recovered around 5 kg of suspected heroin from an abandoned vehicle in Manipur’s Imphal East district, officials said on Thursday. The heroin was concealed in 419 soap cases in the vehicle, they said. “In follow-up action of apprehending of three drug peddlers with 5.5 kg suspected heroin powder on March 25, Manipur Police picked…
In a major crackdown on insurgent-linked extortion activities, Manipur Police arrested five militants associated with three different insurgent groups on March 25. The arrested individuals were allegedly involved in extorting businesses, government officials, and the transport sector in various parts of the state. During an operation in Imphal and Bishnupur, police arrested two cadres of…
In a series of operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations, under the Spear Corps, undertook information based joint operations in the Kakching, Imphal West, Imphal East, Senapati and Bishnupur districts of Manipur resulting in recovery of 32 weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores, according to an official press release. The operation was carried…
Manipur MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh has appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure a transparent and fair delimitation process in the state, emphasizing the need to address key concerns before undertaking the exercise. Singh’s plea follows the Supreme Court’s directive to complete the delimitation process in several states, including Manipur, within three months….
Two members of Meitei radical outfit Arambai Tenggol were arrested in connection with the clash with UNLF (Pambei) militants in Manipur, police said on Monday. Around 15-20 members of Arambai Tenggol on Saturday afternoon barged into the residence of UNLF militant Irengbam Nandakumar Singh in Kongpal Chingangbam Leikai and attacked insurgents of the Imphal Valley-based…
In a major crackdown on insurgent activities, Manipur Police arrested three active cadres of the proscribed PREPAK(Pro) outfit in Bishnupur district on March 23. The operation also led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition. The arrested individuals have been identified as Oinam Abung Meitei (31), Yumlembam Romesh Singh (47), and…
Five militants were arrested with arms and ammunition in separate operations in Manipur, police said on Monday. Three cadres of the banned PREPAK (PRO) were arrested on Sunday from Kumbi Terakhong in Bishnupur district, they said. They were identified as Oinam Abung Meitei (31), Yumlembam Romesh Singh (47) and RK Navy Meitei (32). Among the…
