Imphal, Jan 7, 2026: According to Manipur Police, security forces carried out a series of coordinated operations across the state between December 27, 2025 and January 1, 2026, resulting in the neutralisation of explosives, arrest of militant cadres and extortionists, and recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition and other incriminating materials.
On January 1, 2026, security forces neutralised 27 country-made bombs at a safe location near Monglham village area under Thoubal Dam Police Station in Imphal East district, from where the explosives were originally recovered.
On the same day, security forces arrested an active cadre of KYKL, identified as Tekcham Mani Meitei alias Jacob (51) of Wangjing Wangkhei, Thoubal district, presently residing at Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal, Lane No. 5, Imphal East district. From his possession, one HP keyboard, one mobile handset and one Aadhaar card were seized.
On December 31, 2025, Manipur Police arrested Laishram Sanaton Meitei (41) of Khurai Kongpal Ningthoubung Leikai, Imphal East district, who is a Havildar in Manipur Police. His arrest followed the earlier arrest of another Manipur Police Havildar after security forces intercepted a bullet-proof vehicle without registration number at Wangkhei Andro Parking area under Porompat Police Station, Imphal East district.
Security forces have continued intensive search operations and area domination in fringe and vulnerable areas across districts, leading to significant recoveries of arms and ammunition.
On December 31, 2025, security forces recovered from Wabagai Natekhong Turenmei under Hiyanglam Police Station in Kakching district the following items: one M-16 rifle, one SLR rifle, one single barrel gun, two single barrel bolt action rifles, one 7.65 mm pistol, ten grenades, four detonators, two arm-rings, one improvised explosive device weighing approximately 3 kg, one lathode live round, one explosive shell, one 51 mm mortar bomb, six tear smoke shells, one stun shell, 71 live rounds of ammunition, 17 live 12-bore cartridges, 105 fired cartridges, seven tube launchings 1A, five empty magazines, two handsets with two chargers, and one quadcopter drone along with other drone ancillaries.
On December 30, 2025, security forces recovered from the foothills of Yerum Ching area under Nongpok Sekmai Police Station in Thoubal district three single bolt action rifles, five 9 mm pistols with magazines, one 36 HE hand grenade, three INSAS magazines, one SLR magazine, 40 rounds of ammunition of different calibres, four detonators, two bulletproof vests, three helmets, one sling, two tear smoke shells, one grenade No. 80 MK-I, one anti-riot rubber bullet and one tear smoke grenade.
On December 29, 2025, security forces arrested two extortionists belonging to PREPAK (G-5), a husband-and-wife duo, from their locality under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West district. They were identified as Konthoujam Chaoba Meitei alias Punshiba (46) of Sagolband Tera Khuraijam Leikai and his wife Kongthoujam alias Sharmila Leima alias Nanao (43). One mobile phone was seized from the husband.
On December 28, 2025, security forces arrested six extortionists belonging to PREPAK (PRO) from different locations under Nongpok Sekmai Police Station. They were identified as Moirangthem Boboy Singh alias Lalngam (54) of Yairipok Kakmayai Mayai Leikai; Thoudam Tomba Singh alias Thengainaba (63) of Soibam Leikai Khalabung Leirak; Konsam Romenkumar Singh alias Samitpa (44) of Iroisemba Mayai Leikai; Laishram Nanao Singh alias Lukhoi (35) of Itam Nungoi; Takhellambam Kishan Singh alias Nanao (30) of Chanam Santrok Maning Leikai; and Takhellambam Washington Singh alias Ibungo (22) of the same locality. From their possession, one DBBL gun, two mobile phones and two SIM cards were recovered.
On the same day, security forces arrested an active cadre of PREPAK (PRO), identified as Chandam Chandramani Singh alias Ghambir alias Tamyanganba (49) of Lairenkabi Maning Leikai, Imphal West district, from Khangabok along NH-102 near the District Hospital gate under Thoubal Police Station. One mobile phone with SIM card was seized from him.
Also on December 28, 2025, security forces arrested two extortionists belonging to PREPAK (PRO) (G-5) from Yairipok Pechi under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal district. They were identified as Lantham Poireiton Meitei alias Lanthouba (25) of Chanam Santrok Awang Leikai and Chirom Rostam Singh alias Chiromba (25) of Kongba Laikhuram Leirak.
Earlier, on December 27, 2025, security forces arrested Rebanta Kshetrimayum (49) of Pangei Lairam Mapan under Heingang Police Station in Imphal East district from his residence. From his possession, one Pietro Beretta 9 mm pistol with magazine, 18 rounds of 9 mm ammunition, one holster and one mobile phone were seized.
On the same day, security forces arrested Aribam Gunindro Sharma (30) of Haotan Thangjam Khunou under Heingang Police Station, Imphal East district, from his residence. Thirteen rounds of ammunition of different calibres and three empty 12-bore cartridge cases were recovered from him.
Manipur Police said security forces will continue intensified operations to curb militant activities, extortion and illegal arms proliferation in the state.
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