Security Forces Thwart Militant Activities in Manipur with Successful Arms Seizure

Security forces in Manipur's Thoubal district seized arms and ammunition from a militant camp during a brief encounter with insurgents of the Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG). The operation included the arrest of a militant involved in extortion, and further seizures from the Makou hill range.

Security forces in Manipur successfully seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition from a militant camp in Thoubal district, police reported on Monday. The operation unfolded following a brief firefight with insurgents from the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) outfit.

The incident occurred on Sunday during a search mission in the Heirok part III area. Upon spotting the security personnel, militants opened fire, prompting a retaliatory gunfight that led to the insurgents fleeing the scene.

Authorities arrested a militant in the Nagamapal area of Imphal West district, in connection with extortion. In another operation, security forces confiscated a .32 pistol and additional ammunition in the Makou hill range of Imphal East.

(With inputs from agencies.)