Four militants held in separate operation in Manipur
The Hindu
Arrests of PREPAK and UKRA militants in Manipur with seized weapons and involvement in extortion activities.
Four militants were arrested in separate operations in Manipur's Imphal West and Churachandpur districts, police said on Sunday (January 26, 2025).
Two active members of the proscribed PREPAK (Progressive) were arrested from Langol Type II in Imphal West district on Saturday. They were identified as Sairem Rishikumar Singh (24) and Longjam Nganthoiba Meitei alias Lamngakpa (22).
They were allegedly involved in extortions in Imphal and Thoubal, police said.
Six mobile phones, two .32 pistols along with magazines, five .32 live rounds, five extortion letters, and a four-wheeler were seized from their possession.
Two cadres of the proscribed UKRA (SoO group) were arrested from Maunjang village in New Dampi of Churchandpur district, police said.
They were identified as Thangrengsong Kom (45) and L Washington Kom (42). They were allegedly involved in extorting ex-servicemen.
Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Saturday (January 25, 2025.)
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