The Manipur Police have reported the arrest of several active militants during coordinated operations conducted across the state. These operations took place between June 4 and June 5, 2026, leading to significant captures and the confiscation of various contraband items.

On June 4, two militants linked to Valley-Based Insurgent Groups (VBIGs) were taken into custody from BP 81 under the Moreh Police Station in the Tengnoupal district. The arrested individuals were identified as Ningthoujam Thourangba alias Dingku alias Goro, aged 29, and Ahongshangbam Momocha Singh alias Paikhomba, aged 20, both reportedly affiliated with the banned People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak – Progressive (PREPAK PRO).

The following day, on June 5, a third militant, Huidrom Boyboy Singh, aged 28, was arrested under the Hiyanglam Police Station in Kakching district. Singh is believed to have been involved in arms smuggling and disseminating militant propaganda through various means, including pasting banners and flags.

Additional Arrest and Seizures

In a separate arrest on June 5, law enforcement apprehended Thangjam Diya Singh alias Manimatum, aged 26, in the Imphal West district. He is associated with the Kuki-chin People’s Liberation (KCP) and was found in possession of several incriminating items during his apprehension.

Alongside these militant arrests, the police also managed to intercept two separate cases involving the transport of contraband. On June 4, at approximately 4:25 pm, Md Azmal Khan, aged 26, from Lilong Uku in Thoubal district, was arrested while transporting tobacco products in a vehicle. He was stopped near the Pioneer School area under the Pallel Police Station, and authorities confiscated the vehicle he was driving.

On the same day, at around 10:30 am, security forces seized a truck at the SMPU Naka check post in Leingangpokpi, under Jiribam Police Station. This truck was found to be carrying 46.370 kgs of suspected WY tablets, along with packaging materials. The driver, identified as Pankaj Kumar Ray, aged 30, hails from Teliya Chhapra in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, and was subsequently taken into custody.

Implications of Ongoing Operations

The recent string of operations indicates a continued effort by Manipur Police and security forces to counteract militant activities and the transportation of illegal substances within the state. The arrests highlight persistent concerns regarding insurgency and contraband trafficking in the region.

Authorities have expressed a determined commitment to ensuring public safety by cracking down on militant activities and securing the local communities from the grip of illegal drugs. The operations reflect an ongoing initiative to strengthen law enforcement and maintain order in Manipur.

As investigations continue, officials have not ruled out further operations aimed at dismantling additional militant networks and intercepting the transport of illegal contraband, thereby enhancing overall security in the area.

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