𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗽𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 , 𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘀𝗺𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗿; 𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱.

Manipur police conducted operations across three districts on September 24, resulting in the arrest of three individuals linked to freedom fighter organisations and the recovery of weapons and explosive materials.

The most significant arrest involved Kangjam Rakesh Singh, a 48-year-old arms smuggler from Brahmapur Bamon Leikai in Imphal East. Security forces apprehended Singh at Moirangkhom Old Thumbuthong Makhong and recovered a loaded 9mm pistol with live ammunition, highlighting the active arms trafficking network operating in the region.

Two active militants were also detained during separate operations. Naorem Abinash Singh, 19, identified as a PREPAK cadre, was arrested near BT Park in Imphal West district. Police discovered he had recently extorted Rs 5,000 from a resident in the Kakching area.

Meanwhile, Salam Kipjen Singh, 45, an RPF/PLA operative, was captured in the Tronglaobi area of Bishnupur district along with his motorcycle and communication devices.

The operations revealed evidence of bomb-making activities when authorities recovered significant quantities of IED components from the Kaibung area in Kakching district. The seized materials included 470 grams of TNT explosive, an electric detonator, metal containers, splinters, and other bomb-making equipment weighing several kilograms.

These arrests come amid heightened security concerns in Manipur, where various militant groups continue to operate despite ongoing peace efforts. The recovery of both sophisticated weapons and explosive materials suggests these organisations maintain active operational capabilities.

Police officials seized mobile phones, SIM cards, and other communication equipment from all three suspects, which may provide crucial intelligence about wider militant networks operating across the state’s districts.