Imphal, Jan 30, 2026: Security forces and Manipur Police carried out separate operations across the state on 29 January 2026 (Thursday) and recovered a large quantity of arms and explosives. Two active militants were also arrested during the operations.
According to Manipur Police, on January 29, 2026, security forces recovered several weapons and other items from the Saikul village area under Churachandpur Police Station in Churachandpur district. The seized items included one automatic rifle with an empty magazine, one local-made bolt action rifle, one .22 pistol with a magazine, one local-made revolver pistol with six rounds, three improvised explosive devices (IEDs), five live rounds of 7.62 mm SLR ammunition, and one pair of boots.
On the same day, Manipur Police arrested two active cadres of KCP (MC Progressive) from the Palace Gate area under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East district. The arrested persons were identified as Akhom David Singh alias Atomba (24), a resident of Ngangkha Lawai Maning Leikai under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur district, and Potshangbam Johnson Singh alias Abungo (25), a resident of Moirang Khuthekpi under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur district. Both of them were presently staying at Khumbong Khaidem Awang Leikai under Patsoi Police Station in Imphal West district. Two mobile phones were seized from their possession.
In another operation on January 29, 2026, security forces recovered arms and explosives from the general area of Tarao Lamkhai under Tengnoupal Police Station in Tengnoupal district. The recovered items included three improvised Pompi mortars, one IED, three hand grenades, and one walkie-talkie set with a charger.
Manipur Police said that the operations were part of ongoing efforts to maintain law and order and to prevent unlawful activities in the state.
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