Joint security forces arrested Nine KYKL freedom fighters

Imphal: Security forces in Imphal, Manipur busted a valley-based militants’ camp and arrested six suspected freedom fighters of the revolutionary outfit Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) on Monday.

The security forces along with the arrests recovered a large number of arms, ammunition, explosives and “warlike” weapons.

On August 24, 2024, Manipur Police arrested 3 KYKL freedom fighters from Changangei Uchekon, Imphal West District.

The arrested individuals, identified as Oinam Milan Singh (52), Yumnam Ranbir Singh (51), and Khaidem Dhanabir Meitei (24), were involved in extortion activities in and around Imphal.

The forces recovered three scopes, three live ammunition, one tube launching empty case, one four-wheeler vehicle, six mobile handsets, various military fatigues and other miscellaneous items.