UG cadres arrested, arms, ammunition seized
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, March 28 2025: Security forces continued search operations leading to arrest of members of various armed outfits and seizure of arms and ammunition from multiple locations.

According to a statement of Manipur Police Control Room, two cadres of KCP (Taibanganba) were arrested from Langthabal Khunou area, under Khongjom police station in Thoubal district, on Wednesday.

The arrestees have been identified as Loitongbam Boyai Singh (45) of Wangoo Ahallup Mayai Leikai and Khumanthem Dhanabir Singh alias Naobi (28) of Churachandpur, currently staying at Bishnupur Old DC Office, according to the Control Room.

On Thursday, security forces also apprehended an active cadre of KCP (PWG) identified as Leishangthem Hiran Singh (40) of Koutruk Chingmang Leikai, but currently staying in Utlou Makha Leikai.

He was arrested from near Maibam Chingmang bus waiting shed, under Nambol police station.

A mobile phone and SIM card were seized from his possession.

Additionally, a cadre of the KCP-PSC (Politburo Standing Committee) was arrested by security forces from near the FCI godown, Sawombung Pourabi Road.

He has been identified as Likmabam Amujao Meitei alias Lakpa (27) of Keibi Awang Leikai.

Meanwhile, security forces destroyed a bunker in Polen under Kangchup police station, Kangpokpi district.

Security forces also recovered two SLR rifles with magazine and 20 rounds, two INSAS rifles with two magazines and 20 rounds, two SMG carbines, eight BP plates, seven BP vests, 23 camouflage pants, 20 camouflage shirts, 16 camouflage caps and 22 tactical waist belts from Langol Housing Complex, Quarter No TA/42.From Haotak Awang Leikai, security forces recovered one .303 rifle with magazine and 16 rounds, one 12-bore cartridge, three charger clips and one pull-through tool.

From Chingdong Leikai in Jiribam district, security forces recovered three INSAS rifles, two SLR rifles, three INSAS magazines, two SLR magazines and four rifle ceilings on Thursday.

On the other hand, a team of special commando, Khabeisoi arrested an active member of KCP (Progressive) from near Hundred Flower Higher Secondary School, Khomidok under Heingang PS around 4.40 pm Friday.

The arrested cadre has been identified as Takhellambam Suresh alias Athouba (23) s/o T Babu of Keibi Khumu Leikai.

Suresh joined the outfit in May, 2023 and has been working as the member of the outfit's Politbureau Standing Committee.

He underwent basic military training in Koutruk, Imphal West and is working under one Pari of the outfit.

Suresh has been handed over to Heingang PS for further legal action, another report informed.

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