The arrest was made in Bishnupur, Imphal East and Thoubal districts on Thursday.
A militant belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was nabbed from Maibam Chingmang in Bishnupur district. The insurgent, identified as Leishangthem Hiran Singh. A member of KCP-PSC (Politburo Standing Committee), identified as Likmabam Amujao Meitei was apprehended from Sawombung Pourabi area in Imphal East district.
Two militants of the KCP (Taibanganba) group were nabbed from Langthabal Khunou area in Thoubal district. They were identified as Loitongbam Boyai Singh and Khumanthem Dhanabir Singh.
Security forces also seized 12 firearms and cartridges during search operations in Jiribam, Imphal West and Bishnupur districts.
Manipur stated in X, “On 27.03.2025, security forces arrested one active cadre of KCP(PWG), Leishangthem Hiran Singh of Koutruk Ching Leikai A/P Utlou Makha Leikai from Maibam Chingmang near Bus waiting shed along Tiddim Road under Nambol-PS, Bishnupur District. He was involved in extortion activities from the public and Brick field of Thinungei Makha Leikai, Bishnupur District. From his possession, one mobile phone and one SIM Card were seized”.The police stated, “On 27.03.2025, Manipur Police arrested one active member of KCP-PSC (Politburo Standing Committee) group, namely, Likmabam Amujao Meitei of Keibi Awang Leikai, Imphal East District from Sawombung Pourabi Road near FCI Godown under Lamlai-PS, Imphal East District.”Police stated, “On 27.03.2025, Manipur Police arrested two suspected KCP(Taibanganba) cadres, namely, Loitongbam Boyai Singh of Wangoo Ahallup Mayai Leikai and Khumanthem Dhanabir Singh of Churachandpur A/P Old DC Office, Bishnupur from Langthabal Khunou area under KJM-PS, Thoubal District.”
Manipur is under President’s rule. In Manipur, at least 258 people have been killed and over a thousand people injured in the ethnic violence between the tribal Kuki-Zo and the non-tribal Meitei people since May 3, 2023. More than 60,000 people have been displaced from their homes and villages who are staying in relief camps in different districts.
The ethnic violence between the non-tribals Meiteis and tribal Kuki-Zo broke out in the northeastern state on May 3, 2023, after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
