Woman among 3 militants arrested in Manipur

Security forces have arrested three militants, including a woman, belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Friday (June 27, 2025).

A woman cadre of the banned Peoples' Liberation Army was apprehended from Haobam Marak area in Imphal West district on Thursday (June 26, 2025), a senior officer said.

She was allegedly involved in extortion activities and had threatened officials and courier service operators in 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.

More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023.

The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President’s rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned.

The State Assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.