46 Militants, Including Four Women, Surrender in Manipur; 20 Weapons Handed Over

August 18, 2026

Imphal: In a significant development for peace and reconciliation efforts in Manipur, 46 militants, including four women cadres, surrendered before the state government on Tuesday and handed over 20 weapons.

The cadres belonged to the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party-Taibanganba (KCP-Taibanganba) faction. The surrender took place during a “Homecoming Ceremony” organised by the Home Department at the 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal.

46 KCP cadres surrender under rehabilitation policy

The surrender comes days after Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced a 15-day deadline for people to surrender illegal weapons as part of efforts to strengthen the peace process in the state.

Addressing the ceremony, the Chief Minister said the ethnic violence that began in Manipur on May 3, 2023, may have led some individuals to take up arms and join insurgent groups.

He welcomed the decision of the 46 cadres to abandon armed activities, saying violence and possession of weapons had not brought peace to the state. He assured the surrendered cadres of government support to help them return to the mainstream.

Under the Revised Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation Policy, 2018, each surrendered cadre will receive a monthly stipend of up to Rs 6,000 for 36 months, along with a Rs 4 lakh fixed deposit grant. The government will also provide skill-based training to help them develop sustainable livelihoods.

Rifles, pistols, mortars and explosives among surrendered items

The surrendered weapons included INSAS rifles, M22 rifles, RPGs, 51 mm mortars, SLRs, revolvers and several types of pistols.

The cadres also handed over ammunition, hand grenades, detonators and communication equipment, including handheld radio sets and chargers.

During the ceremony, an acceptance of surrender agreement was signed between the Manipur government and the KCP-Taibanganba faction. The agreement was signed by KCP-T chairman Haobijam Dilip alias Taibanganba on behalf of the group and Joint Secretary, Home, Dr M. Veto Singh, on behalf of the state government.

Manipur Director General of Police Mukesh Singh said the cadres had chosen to return to their families, communities and responsibilities as citizens by abandoning armed activities. He urged them to remain committed to the decision and contribute positively to society.

The latest surrender is part of renewed efforts by the Manipur government and security forces to encourage insurgents to give up violence and return to the mainstream.