security operations Manipur
Security Forces Arrest PLA Members Connected to Manipur Ambush Amid Concerns of Political Contract Killing
Oct 06, 2025 03:14 am CST
Security forces have arrested 15 members of the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA) in Manipur, including two key suspects directly involved in an ambush that killed two Assam Rifles soldiers. Intelligence agencies are investigating whether the attack was a politically motivated "contract killing" designed to undermine President's Rule, which has reduced ethnic violence in the region. The incident raises concerns about insurgent groups potentially operating with political patronage and the circulation of weapons originally stolen during earlier ethnic clashes.
Six Militants Arrested in Manipur: Security Forces Capture Members of People's Liberation Army and Other Banned Organizations
Sep 28, 2025 02:51 pm CST
Security forces in Manipur have arrested six militants belonging to various banned organizations including three members of the People's Liberation Army. The operations took place across three districts in the Imphal Valley, with authorities seizing weapons and communication devices. The suspects were providing logistical support and engaging in anti-security activities according to police reports.