A series of synergized intelligence-based joint operations by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police on 17 February 2025 , in the districts of Kangpokpi, Imphal West and Bishnupur have resulted in apprehension of five cadres and recovery of nine weapons.
Acting on specific intelligence of presence of arms and ammunition in general area Tingkhai Khullen village, approximately 12 km South of Kotlen village in Kangpokpi district of Manipur, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched a search operation and recovered one automatic rifle, one .32 mm Pistol, one .22mm Pistol, four single barrel Rifles, one Mortar, ammunition and war like stores.
In addition, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched four joint intelligence-based operations. In the first operation, on receiving intelligence of presence of cadres, the joint teams searched the general area Housing Complex, Langol, Imphal West district and apprehended two cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) (KK Nganba) and recovered materials used in extortion activities.
In another successful intelligence-based operation in general area Leimaram, in Bishnupur district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police troops detained a suspected individual, who on spot questioning confirmed his allegiance with PLA. Items like mobile phones and cash used in extortion activities were also recovered from him.
In the third operation, launched by the joint teams in Yurembam in Imphal West district, a suspected individual was detained, who confirmed his allegiance to being a KCP -PWG cadre. A search of the individual led to the recovery of one Pistol, ammunition, and war like stores. Similarly, a joint operation launched in general area Uripok in Imphal West district resulted in detaining of a suspected individual, who on questioning expressed his allegiance to People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive).
The apprehended persons and the recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police.
The conduct of joint operations and the resulting apprehensions/ recoveries exemplify the existing synergy between the security forces operating in Manipur.
