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Manipur Police Arrest 14 UNLF Cadres, Recover Arms in Intelligence-Led Raids

The crackdown signals a sustained push to disrupt insurgent networks.

Overview

  • Manipur Police, acting on specific intelligence Sunday, arrested 14 United National Liberation Front (Koireng faction) cadres in Thoubal’s Haokha area.
  • Officers seized assault weapons and supplies, including INSAS rifles, multiple magazines, about 100 rounds, cash near ₹1 lakh, and four vehicles.
  • In a separate sweep, security forces arrested PREPAK cadre Thoudam Johnjackson Singh from his home in Imphal West.
  • Teams also recovered explosives in Churachandpur’s Geljang area, including a rocket-propelled grenade, with officials noting a 17-year-old among those detained.
  • Security has tightened with 113 checkpoints across districts and convoy escorts on NH-37, as cases move into investigation and legal action against the banned groups.