In a swift follow-up investigation of a threat video recently posted on social media, Manipur Police along with Assam Rifles conducted an operation and arrested active cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Formation Lotus) who were involved in the incident, the state police informed. The arrest comes after a Facebook video uploaded on November 21, 2025, by a user, “Metei Lanmi Naotyboy,” threatened to bomb the ongoing Sangai Festival 2025.
The arrested KCP (MFL) cadres have been identified as Laishram Sonia Devi (31) of Okram Chuthek, Imphal East district, who was arrested from her residence (she was involved in extortion activities); Salam Luwangnganba Meetei alias Ibungo (22) of Tera Sadokpam Leikai and Phamdom Phampok Meitei alias Ajay alias Abungcha (29) of Wangjing Bazar, Thoubal district. According to police sources, Phamdom had planned to hurl grenades at the ongoing Sangai Festival. Further investigation is underway
