Imphal, October 24, 2026: Seventeen individuals were arrested during a joint security operation at Sinai Camp, a designated Suspension of Operations (SoO) camp of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO), on October 23, after they were allegedly found impersonating registered cadres of the Kuki National Army (KNA) and Kuki Liberation Army (KLA).
The operation was conducted jointly by Manipur Police, the Quick Action Team (QAT) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and Assam Rifles.
According to the operation details, the 17 individuals were allegedly using false identities to pose as registered SoO cadres. Of those arrested, eight were identified as allegedly impersonating KNA cadres, while nine were allegedly posing as KLA cadres.
Security personnel seized 24 firearms, 38 magazines, a large quantity of ammunition, explosives, wireless communication equipment and other combat-related gear during the operation.
Following the arrests, FIR No. 20(10)2026 YPI-PS was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Arms Act, Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act and Explosive Substances Act.
All 17 accused have reportedly been remanded to eight days of police custody until October 31. Their medical examinations have also been completed.
Further investigation is underway to establish the alleged involvement of camp functionaries, examine the use of false identities, verify the unauthorised possession of weapons and determine whether any violations of the SoO ground rules occurred.
The investigation is continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and any further involvement of other individuals.
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