Two militants were arrested in Manipur's Imphal East district, police said on Wednesday (February 18, 2026).
A self-styled lieutenant of the proscribed Peoples' Liberation Army was apprehended from Yaingangpokpi Bazar on Tuesday (February 17, 2026), they said.
He was identified as Ningthoujam Ibungocha alias Sathouba Meitei (38), they added.
Another member of the outfit, identified as Athokpam Manaoton Meitei (42), was arrested in Sawombung.
In another operation, security forces recovered arms and ammunition along Ngairangbam Tanoukhul Road in Imphal West district, officials said.
