Imphal:
Security forces have arrested three militants, including a woman, belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Friday.
A woman cadre of the banned Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested from Haobam Marak area in Imphal West district on Thursday, a senior officer said.
She was allegedly involved in extortion and had threatened officials and courier service operators in Imphal, he said.
One active cadre of the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was arrested from Samurou in Imphal West district on Thursday for allegedly being involved in extortion in valley areas. A pistol was recovered from him, the officer said.
On 25.06.2025, security forces arrested 01 (one) active cadre of PREPAK(PRO), namely, Thangjam Puremba Singh (26) @ Thapanba of Khurai Thangjam Leikai, under Porompat-PS, Imphal East District from his residence. From his possession, 01(one) Mobile Phone and 01(one) Aadhaar Card… pic.twitter.com/d5ecbbjWrr
— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) June 27, 2025
A cadre of the proscribed Prepak (Pro) was also arrested from his house in Khurai Thangjam Leikai area in Imphal East district on Wednesday.
A person, who had allegedly threatened people, using firearms, was arrested from the Mayang Imphal Bengoon Maning area in the Imphal West district. One pistol, along with ammunition, was seized from his possession, the officer said.
On 26.06.2025, security forces arrested 01 (one) active cadre woman of RPF/PLA, namely, Loukrakpam Premi Devi (43) of Sayang Konthoujam Leikai, Lamphel-PS, Imphal West District from Haobam Marak Ngangom Leikai area under Singjamei-PS, Imphal West District. She had served monetary… pic.twitter.com/IRcTynIzZ7
— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) June 27, 2025
Security forces have been conducting search operations and area domination exercises in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago.
More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki tribes since May 2023.
The Centre on February 13 imposed President’s rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned.
The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.
