7 Insurgents Arrested In Manipur, Large Quantity Of Weapons Recovered

A police officer in Imphal said five insurgents of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) were arrested from Charangpat Mayai Leikai in Thoubal.

The security forces arrested six insurgents from two banned groups and a member of the Meitei armed group Arambai Tenggol in the last 24 hours in Manipur, the police said on Monday.

The security forces also recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from different districts. These include one SLR, one sniper rifle, two bolt-action rifles, one 9 mm pistol, five grenades, and different types of ammunition along with a two-wheeler.

The insurgents were arrested in Thoubal and Bishnupur districts for their involvement in kidnapping and extortion.