Around 29 militants were apprehended in Manipur

Guwahati: In a series of joint operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations, operating under the Spear Corps, undertook several operations based on specific information.

The operations were launched in the Churachandpur, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching, Senapati, Imphal East and Imphal West districts of Manipur between 13 May - 18 May 2025, in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF and ITBP. The successful operations resulted in the apprehension of 29 cadres of various hill and valley-based groups whereas 28 weapons, grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores were recovered.

In the area, G Khomunnuam of Phougakchao of Churachandpur district, the Indian Army, in coordination with Manipur Police, launched a search operation on 12 May 2025 and recovered six weapons, including one Single Barrel Rifle, three improvised mortars (Pompi), two Pistols, Grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.


On 14 May 2025, in Thoubal district, an Army and Manipur Police recovered two pistols from Leirongthel Pitra.

In Bishnupur district, on 15 May 2025, in the area of Langza near Kumbi in Bishnupur District, the Army, in coordination with CRPF and Manipur Police recovered five weapons comprising one SLR Rifle, two Single Barrel Rifles, two improvised mortars (Pompi), grenades, ammunition and war-like stores. Whereas, in Kakching district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered one Carbine Machine Gun (CMG), four bolt-action Single Barrel Rifles, a Revolver, Grenades, ammunition and war-like stores on 16 May 2025, in Wabagai Buffalo Farm near Keirak.

On the same day, in the Senapati district, Assam Rifles recovered two bolt-action single-barrel rifles, one .22 Rifle, one 9 mm pistol ammunition and war-like stores on 16 May 2025 from Kalinjang.

On 17 May 2025, in the area of Sagolpat near Kumbi, Bishnupur District, the Army, in coordination with Manipur Police recovered two Carbine Machine Guns, a Modified Carbine Machine Gun, one Pistol, one Double Barrel Rifle, ammunition and war-like stores.

The apprehended cadres and the recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police for further investigation and dispersal.

These coordinated efforts by security forces highlight their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in Manipur.