Imphal: In a significant breakthrough, the Manipur police have arrested four active insurgent cadres linked to proscribed outfits in coordinated operations across Thoubal and Imphal districts on October 25. The arrests were made in a bid to curb militancy and maintain peace in the region.
Two members of the PREPAK (Pro) outfit, Rajkumar Navy Meitei and Thongam Ronaldo Singh, were arrested from separate locations in Thoubal district. Meitei, 32, was detained from Wangjing Bazar, while Singh, 27, was apprehended from Lilong Bazar. Both were reportedly involved in extortion activities in the Wangjing area. During the operation, security forces recovered a 36 HE hand grenade and two mobile phones from their possession.
In a separate operation near JNIMS, Porompat Ayangpalli Road in Imphal East district, security personnel arrested Huyam Rameshwor Singh, alias Yaima or Tayai, 67, a member of the KCP (Taibang Nganba) outfit. A mobile phone was seized from him during the operation.
Another arrest was made in Singjamei, Imphal West district, where a KYKL operative, Hemarjit Leishangthem, alias Lalu, 31, was detained from his residence at Leishangthem Leikai. Security forces recovered a mobile handset, an Aadhaar card, and an Airtel Airfiber device from the location.
The arrests mark a significant step in curbing extortion and insurgent-related activities in the region. Authorities have stated that further investigations are underway to unravel the larger conspiracy behind these militant activities. The operations are part of the ongoing efforts by the Manipur police to maintain law and order in the state.
