Security forces have arrested eight active cadres, belonging to several factions of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party, in Manipur’s Imphal East and Imphal West districts, police said on Saturday.
Four members of the proscribed KCP (People’s War Group) were apprehended from Andro Leitanpekpham area in Imphal East district on Thursday.
One .32 pistol along with one magazine, three .32 live rounds, and two radio sets were recovered from their possession.
Three active cadres of the outlawed KCP (Taibanganba) were arrested from Langol Game village Zone-II area in Imphal West district.
They were temporarily residing at Langol Game village relief camp, the officer said.
One cadre of the banned KCP (Ibungo Ngangom) was apprehended from a farmhouse at Langol in Imphal West district. (EOM)
Security forces arrest eight militants
