Six militants involved in extortion, kidnapping arrested in Manipur

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Six militants, including a minor, allegedly involved in extortion, intimidation and kidnapping, have been arrested in Manipur's Imphal Valley districts, police said on Wednesday (August 26, 2026).

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The cadres belonging to the banned outfit United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) were apprehended on Tuesday(August 25) from different locations in Bishnupur, Imphal East and West districts.

One of the insurgents, identified as 51-year-old P. Koireng Singh, was apprehended at Koirengei Forest Gate in Imphal West district. He is a 'mali' (gardener) in the State Forest Department, an official statement said.

A total of 23 letterheads of UPPK were seized from the possession of the arrested militants, it said, adding that the insurgents confessed to their involvement in kidnapping, extortion and intimidation.

Meanwhile, security forces seized a cache of arms and ammunition during a cordon and search operation at Taphou Kuki in Kangpokpi district and adjoining Taphou Liangmai in Senapati district, the statement said.

Two SBBL guns, 78 rounds of 12-bore cartridges and empty cases of AK-47 and .22 gun were found. The operation was conducted by a joint team of Manipur Police and CRPF on Tuesday (August 25).

Two bunkers in Taphou Kuki and one in Taphou Liangmai were also destroyed during the operation, it added.

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