Manipur Security Sweep Detains Five, Including Four Militants
Police say suspect disclosures led to the recovery of a rifle, ammunition, three IEDs.
Overview
- An active NRFM cadre was apprehended at Imphal International Airport, according to a police statement.
- A UNLF (Pambei) cadre and an associate were arrested at a Khurai residence in Imphal East, with a 9 mm pistol and magazine seized.
- Two militants were detained near Ithing Khola in Bishnupur, leading to the recovery of an HK-33 rifle with magazine, 38 live rounds and three IEDs from the Takmu lakeside.
- Security forces also seized personal items from suspects, including mobile phones, an Aadhaar card, a power bank and a backpack.
- While one outlet reported four militants arrested, police reported five people detained overall, including four militants from banned outfits.