14 Militants from Banned Groups Arrested in Manipur; Weapons and Ammunition Seized
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Synopsis
In a significant operation, Manipur Police have taken 14 militants into custody from various banned groups, recovering weapons and incriminating evidence. The arrests span multiple districts, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat militancy and crime in the region.
Key Takeaways
- 14 militants arrested from various districts.
- Seizure of weapons and ammunition.
- Involvement in extortion activities.
- Joint operations led to discovery of illegal arms.
- Continued efforts against militancy in the region.
Imphal, April 16 (NationPress) The Manipur Police apprehended 14 militants affiliated with various banned groups and seized weapons, ammunition, cash, and incriminating documents from them within the last 24 hours, as reported by officials on Wednesday.
A senior police official indicated that these 14 extremists were detained across six districts – Thoubal, Imphal East, Imphal West, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, and Jiribam.
Among the 14 arrested, four individuals were captured in both Imphal East and Thoubal districts, while three were taken into custody in Tengnoupal, and one each from Imphal West, Bishnupur, and Jiribam.
The captured militants were part of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), United National Liberation Front (UNLF), PREPAK, and the Socialist Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (SOREPA).
The detained individuals were implicated in various offenses, including extortion from government employees, contractors, traders, and the general public in numerous districts.
According to the police, recovered items included pistols, high-powered grenades, mobile phones, one car, multiple two-wheelers, and several incriminating documents.
One of the arrested UNLF militants in Bishnupur district possessed Rs 21.50 lakh.
The official added that security forces conducted search operations and area dominance in the fringe and vulnerable areas of both hill and valley districts.
During these operations, temporary shelters of a training camp for Village Volunteers were dismantled at Gelmol village in Churachandpur District.
In related news, a Defence spokesman disclosed that in a series of joint operations over the past week, the Army, Assam Rifles, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, and Manipur Police confiscated 77 illegally-held arms, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), grenades, various ammunition, and war-like supplies from seven districts – Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Imphal East, Kakching, Jiribam, Kangpokpi, and Imphal West.
The recovered arms included Carbines, Self-Loading Rifles (SLR), AK series rifles, .303 Light Machine Guns (LMGs), Carbine Machine Guns, .303 Rifles, INSAS rifles, Sniper rifles, double-barrelled rifles, single-barrelled Bolt Action Rifles, and pistols.
Additionally, security forces arrested nine militants from various outfits during the joint operations.
