Militant arrested in connection with bomb blast at Manipur petrol pump
Security forces in Manipur have arrested two militants, including a cadre of the banned KYKL group linked to a petrol pump bombing. Another suspect, identified as the finance head of the UKNA, was also taken into custody for extortion and firing incidents.
Why it matters
These arrests are part of ongoing security operations to maintain order and curb militant activity in the Manipur region.
“A militant was arrested in Manipur' s Bishnupur district in connection with a bomb blast at a petrol pump in Moirang,” police said on Friday (July 24, 2026).
“An active cadre of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) was arrested from the Tera Urak checkpoint in Bishnupur district on Thursday (July 23, 2026),” they said.
The arrested militant was identified as 39-year-old Mayanglambam Tomba Singh, a resident of Bijang Khunou in Churachandpur district who is currently staying at the Phubala Relief Camp.
Police said they recovered a 9 mm pistol with a magazine and 11 live rounds of ammunition of different calibres from his possession.
“Singh was allegedly involved in an explosion at a petrol pump in Moirang earlier this year. No casualty was reported in the incident,” they said.
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