Security forces carried out multiple operations across Manipur on Monday (August 24, 2026), resulting in the arrest of three alleged active insurgent cadres and the recovery of a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and tactical equipment, according to police statements.
Two SOREPA Members Arrested in Imphal East
In the Imphal East district, a joint operation executed by the commando unit and the 28 Assam Rifles led to the apprehension of two suspected active members belonging to the Socialist Revolutionary Party (SOREPA) from the Khurai Thangjam Leikai area.
The individuals taken into custody were identified as 37-year-old Laitonjam Rocky Singh alias Khutan and 36-year-old Pukhrambam Kumarjit Singh. Authorities stated that the duo had traveled to the location with the intention of extorting money from local residents and businesses. A handwritten extortion slip bearing a mobile phone number and the name of SOREPA was recovered from their possession. Details of the apprehension were also shared by Manipur Police on social media.
Arms Cache Recovered in Kangpokpi Village
In a separate operation, a combined force comprising Manipur Police, the Central Reserve Police Federation, the Rapid Action Force, and CoBRA units executed a cordon-and-search operation at J. Songtun village located in the Kangpokpi district.
The search resulted in the recovery of numerous firearms and tactical gear. The seized inventory featured two country-made 12-bore guns, 14 additional 12-bore firearms bearing various manufacturer, serial, and license markings, 1,225 rounds of 12-bore ammunition, six VHF wireless sets alongside three chargers, a Golden Antler telescope, 18 bulletproof vests, and a pouch.
During the withdrawal of security personnel following the operation, villagers, primarily women, established a road blockade using stones, demanding the return of the unverified firearms and ammunition. Security forces cleared the obstruction and successfully restored order to the area.
Additional Arrest in Imphal East
In a related development, security personnel from Kakching commando unit apprehended an alleged active cadre of the proscribed RPF/PLA during a search operation conducted at Kiyamgei Awang Leikai under the jurisdiction of the Irilbung police station in Imphal East.
The detained individual was identified as 35-year-old Nameirakpam Sanju Meitei alias Nganba, who was arrested directly from his residence. Law enforcement agencies recovered an AK rifle, an SMG carbine, nine weapon magazines, 737 rounds of varied ammunition, three bulletproof plates, and three bulletproof jackets from his possession. Further investigations into the networks are currently ongoing.
