PTI, IMPHAL, JUNE 27, 2025: Security forces have arrested three militants, including a woman, belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Friday.
A woman cadre of the banned Peoples’ Liberation Army was apprehended from Haobam Marak area in Imphal West district on Thursday, a senior officer said. She was allegedly involved in extortion activities and had threatened officials and courier service operators in the Imphal area, he said.
One active cadre of the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was arrested from Samurou in Imphal West district on Thursday for allegedly being involved in extortion activities in valley areas. One pistol was recovered from his possession, the officer said.
A cadre of the proscribed Prepak (Pro) was also arrested from his residence in Khurai Thangjam Leikai area in Imphal East district on Wednesday.
A person who had allegedly threatened people using firearms was arrested from the Mayang Imphal Bengoon Maning area in the Imphal West district. One pistol, along with ammunition, was seized from his possession, the officer said.
Security forces have been conducting search operations and area domination exercises in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago.
