“Security forces arrested four people, including three militants belonging to two proscribed outfits, from three districts in Manipur for allegedly being involved in criminal activities,” police said on Wednesday (July 30, 2025.)

“Two active cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (MFL) were apprehended from Nongada Awang Leikai in Imphal East district and from Langthabal Kunja in Imphal West district on Tuesday (July 29, 2025),” a senior officer said.

Two militants arrested, explosives recovered in Manipur

“One of them was involved in a recent firing incident in Napet Palli village in Imphal East district,” he said, adding that the militant was also accused of transporting arms and ammunition for the underground group. “One 9 mm pistol, along with one magazine, was also recovered from his possession,” the police said.

“Security forces also arrested a member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) on Monday (July 28, 2025) from Haokip Veng area in Imphal East district,” the officer said.