CKMA Chief Paokholen Guite Arrested in Churachandpur with Arms, Ammunition & Cash

Churachandpur, Oct 1, 2025:

Security Forces arrested the self-styled Commander-in-Chief of the Chin Kuki Mizo Army (CKMA), Paokholen Guite, a resident of P. Mongjang Village, Churachandpur district. He was apprehended at S. Munuam under Churachandpur Police Station.

Investigations revealed that the accused was actively involved in weapons and drug trafficking across the India–Myanmar border, supplying to non-Suspension of Operation (SoO) groups in Manipur such as UKNA. He was also engaged in extortion activities.

During the arrest, the following items were seized from his possession:

1. Two AK-47 rifles

2. Two AK-47 magazine

3. 31 rounds of 7.62 mm AK-47 ammunition

4. 150 rounds of 7.62 mm SLR/LMG ammunition

5. Cash amounting to ₹1,00,000 (one lakh)

6. One bullet-proof pouch

7. One Hyundai Creta four-wheeler (Reg. No. 24 BH 0676B)

8. Two mobile phones

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