Three militants arrested in Manipur
Security forces in Manipur arrested three militants from banned organizations for extortion and seized arms and ammunition. The arrests occurred across multiple districts in the state over the weekend.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing internal security challenges and insurgency issues in the Indian state of Manipur.
Three militants belonging to two banned outfits were arrested from two districts of Manipur for their alleged involvement in extortion activities, a police statement said on Monday (July 13, 2026).
Another person with alleged links with insurgents was also nabbed and arms and ammunition were seized from his possession.
An insurgent belonging to the banned United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) outfit was apprehended in the Porompat area in Imphal East district on Saturday. He has been identified as Salam Bijanda Singh (37).
A militant of Kangleipak Communist Party (Nongdrenkhomba) was arrested from Wangkhei Ayangpalli in Imphal East district on the same day. Another cadre of KCP (Nongdrenkhomba) was also nabbed the same day from Khurai Nandeibam Leikai in Imphal East district. He has been identified as Md Motim (31).
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