Imphal, February 11, 2026: Security forces and Manipur Police conducted coordinated operations across the state on Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of eight active cadres linked to proscribed militant outfits KCP and KYKL.
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| Security forces display arrested KCP and KYKL cadres along with seized items during coordinated operations in Manipur. (Image:x.com/manipur_police) |
In Imphal West district, two alleged extortionists belonging to KCP (MFL), Thangjam Goutam Singh (19) and Diamond Chingshubam (24), were arrested from Khabi Mamang Leikai. A Royal Enfield Meteor motorcycle (Regd. No. MN04G-2108), two mobile phones, and an Aadhaar card were seized from them.
Manipur Police also arrested three active cadres of KCP (Apunba). Khulem Kulajit Singh (20) was apprehended from Khurai Kongpal Chingangbam Leikai, while Chabungbam Taisan Meitei (21) was arrested from Khurai Laishram Leikai near Chairenthong. An M20 pistol with a magazine and a mobile handset were recovered from Taisan Meitei. In a separate operation, Athokpam Derrick Singh (22) was arrested in connection with a bomb explosion that occurred on February 3 at Lalambung Takhellambam Leikai in Imphal West district. Two mobile phones and an Aadhaar card were seized from him.
Additionally, security forces arrested three active cadres of KYKL from Moirangthel village near BP 88 under Tengnoupal Police Station. They were identified as Abujam Naba Meeitei (49), Ningthoujam Kunjabihari Singh (30), and Ningthoujam Manglem Singh (45).
