Major Arms Cache Seized in Manipur's Thoubal District; Two Insurgents Arrested
Manipur: Huge cache of arms, ammo recovered in Thoubal district
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Security forces in Thoubal district, Manipur, recovered a significant cache of arms and explosives on June 2, including an AK rifle and hand grenades. Two active insurgents from the KCP (PWG) and PREPAK (PRO) were arrested during separate operations.
- 01A total of 1 AK rifle, 1 double-barrel gun, and 2 single-barrel guns were recovered.
- 02The cache included 3 HE hand grenades, 1 Chinese hand grenade, and multiple magazines and live rounds.
- 03Komol Muktar Abas (25) from KCP (PWG) and Yanglem Anaoba Singh (23) from PREPAK (PRO) were arrested.
- 04The operations took place on June 2 and June 1, 2026, respectively.
- 05The arrests were made in Imphal East and Imphal West districts.
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On June 2, 2026, security forces conducted operations in Thoubal district, Manipur, leading to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and explosives. The haul included one AK rifle, two single-barrel guns, and three hand grenades, among other items. The police reported that the arms were found in the Pechi Chinglak area under the Yaripok Police Station. In addition to the arms recovery, two active insurgents were apprehended in separate operations. Komol Muktar Abas, aged 25, was arrested from Yairipok Tulihal Toupokpi in Imphal East, while Yanglem Anaoba Singh, aged 23, was taken into custody from Singjamei Chingamakha in Imphal West. These actions reflect ongoing efforts by security forces to combat insurgent activities in the region.
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The recovery of arms and the arrests of insurgents may enhance security in the region.
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