Seven suspected KNA Cadres arrested with Arms & Ammunition in CCPur

Lamka, Feb 16, 2025: In a major security operation, the Manipur Security Forces arrested seven individuals suspected to be cadres of the Kuki National Army (KNA) in Churachandpur district. The operation, conducted on February 14, focused on area domination and patrolling in the general area south of Old Khaukual village under Sangaikot Police Station.

According to an official statement (15 Feb) by Manipur Police on their Twitter handle, the arrested individuals were found in possession of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and other incriminating materials.

The arrested persons have been identified as:

1. Seikhogin Haokip alias Gigin (37)
2. Ngamlenmang Mate alias Mangneo (25)
3. Seikhomang Haokip alias Seimang (25)
4. Thanglelmang Haokip alias Mangboi (27)
5. Jamkhosei Haokip alias Seipu (32)
6. Lhunkholal Khongsai alias Lalboi (34)
7. Mangkhangthang Kipgen alias Mamang (35)

Seized Items:  During the operation, security forces recovered the following items from the arrested individuals:

Weapons:

2 AK-47 rifles

1 7.62 Assault Rifle

3 Single Bore Rifles

 

Ammunition & Magazines:

10 AK-47 magazines

654 rounds of 7.62 mm live ammunition

19 Single Bore live cartridges

 

Communication & Utility Equipment:

6 mobile phones

3 Baofeng radio sets

4 power banks

1 dynamo with battery

 

Other Items:

3 khukris (traditional knives)

3 ammunition/magazine pouches

4 shoulder bags

1 torch

1 four-wheeler (Maruti Gypsy)

Authorities have launched further investigations to ascertain their involvement in insurgency-related activities. The arrests mark a significant development in the ongoing security efforts to curb militant operations in the region.

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