The Army averted a major incident in Manipur by defusing three powerful IEDs near Maphou dam in Imphal East district. Security forces acted swiftly, preventing potential loss of life and injury to locals. Electronic detonators were also found. This comes after recent arrests of militants in Manipur.
Two active members of armed insurgent group PREPAK (PRO), including a female cadre, were arrested in Khurai Kongpal and Lamlong Bazar areas of Imphal East district. About Rs 35,000 in cash was also seized from them. In another joint operation, AR and Sangaikot Police seized a number of weapons and riot control equipment, with some items suspected to have been stolen from law enforcement agencies in the vicinity of Khengmol village in Churachandpur district.
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In a joint operation, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police apprehended three armed cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba) faction in the Thoubal district of Manipur.