Manipur security forces arrest three active cadres in separate operations
Security forces and Manipur Police arrested three alleged insurgent cadres in separate operations across the state on August 12. The arrests in Kakching, Imphal West and Thoubal are part of ongoing action against suspected extortion and militant networks.
- Aug 13, 2026,
- Updated Aug 13, 2026, 9:08 AM IST
- Operations were carried out across Kakching, Imphal West and Thoubal districts
- RPF/PLA cadre Wahengbam Apoicha Meitei was held from Hiyanglam Awang Leikai
- Police arrested KCP MJC cadre Longjam Arjun under Sekmai police limits
Security forces and Manipur Police arrested three alleged active cadres of insurgent groups in separate operations across Kakching, Imphal West and Thoubal districts on August 12.
In Kakching district, security forces arrested Wahengbam Apoicha Meitei alias Maikel (45), an alleged active cadre of the RPF/PLA, from his locality at Hiyanglam Awang Leikai.
In a separate operation, Manipur Police arrested Longjam Arjun alias Naobi (38), an alleged extortionist and active cadre of the KCP (MJC). He was apprehended from his current locality under Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West district. Arjun is originally from Samurou Makha Leikai and was reportedly residing at Senjam Chirang.
Meanwhile, acting on specific intelligence inputs, Thoubal CDO teams conducted a search operation in the Sapam area under Khongjom Police Station. During the operation, security personnel arrested Chongtham Premchand Singh (41), an alleged extortionist and active cadre of the KYKL.
The arrests form part of ongoing security operations against insurgent and extortion networks in Manipur. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the alleged activities and links of the arrested individuals.
