Security Forces Arrest Two Militants, Recover Huge Cache of Arms in Manipur

September 26, 2025

Imphal: Security forces in Manipur have arrested two hardcore militants and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition, officials said on Friday.

According to a senior police official, the militants belonged to the Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) and were apprehended from Imphal East district on Thursday night.

In another operation, forces recovered six sophisticated weapons and a large quantity of ammunition from the foothills of Salungpham Mamang Leikai near Ringpam village in Thoubal district.

Weapons Seized

The recovered cache included:

• One Self-Loading Rifle with magazine

• One carbine with magazine

• One rifle

• Two single-bore action rifles

• One single-barrel breech firearm

• Two Chinese high-explosive hand grenades

Police also recovered explosives, militant uniforms, and assorted ammunition, suspected to have been hidden by the banned outfit People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

Crackdown on Drugs

In a separate operation, security forces with the help of civil society groups arrested Meisnam Geetchandra (38), a drug peddler, from Khurai Konsam Leikai, Imphal East. A large quantity of narcotics was seized from his possession.

Security Measures Across Manipur

Authorities said that security escorts were being provided to vehicles carrying essential supplies along the Imphal-Jiribam National Highway (NH-37). Additional measures include:

• Deployment of 114 checkpoints (nakas) across the hills and valley

• Strict checking of vehicles to curb illegal movements

• Security convoys along sensitive stretches

Police Advisory

Manipur Police urged the public to remain vigilant and not fall prey to rumours or fake videos.

“Uploading or circulating fake posts on social media will attract legal action,” the police statement warned.

Authorities also appealed to the public to return looted arms and explosives immediately to the nearest police station or security post.