Imphal: Security forces in Manipur have arrested four active cadres from different factions of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), along with one civilian accused of sheltering them, during coordinated operations across Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Churachandpur districts.
According to official sources, the first operation was conducted on October 15, when a joint security team apprehended Moirangthem Shanta Singh (52) of Ningthoukhong Kha Ward No. 6, Bishnupur district, from his residence. Singh was accused of providing shelter to members of the KCP (Taibanganba) faction.
During the raid, two active cadres of the same faction — Ningthoujam Rakesh Singh alias Luchingpurel (21) of Bishnupur Ward No. 6 and Laishram Birjit Singh alias Lucky (35) of Khongjom Bazar Maning, Thoubal district — were also arrested from the location.
Following their interrogation, a follow-up operation was launched, leading to the arrest of another active KCP (Taibanganba) cadre, Laishram Kishan Singh alias Pamuba (23) of Tuibong Zion Veng Mamang, Churachandpur district. He was apprehended from Nachou Panthong area under Bishnupur Police Station jurisdiction.
Security personnel recovered a .32mm pistol with a magazine and five live rounds, five mobile phones, and one side bag during the operations.
In a separate incident on October 16, security forces arrested another active insurgent, Pebam Heera Singh alias Lakpa (50) of Tekcham Mayai Leikai under Khongjom Police Station, Thoubal district. He was identified as a member of the KCP (Nongdrenkhomba) faction and was reportedly involved in extortion, cadre recruitment, and arms transportation. A mobile phone was seized from his possession.
Officials confirmed that all arrested individuals are currently under interrogation, and further investigations are underway to trace the network and operational links of the banned outfit.
