Imphal: On Wednesday, security forces conducted surprise raids on two camps believed to be used by banned Meitei insurgent groups in Makou Pourabi, Imphal. This operation took place in areas that are considered vulnerable in both the hills and valleys, according to an officer.
During the search, the police found many items, including a light machine gun magazine, 47 spent bullets, a knife, two walkie-talkies, two cars, a motorcycle, a bulletproof helmet, uniforms, and other suspicious documents.
In addition, police arrested six people suspected of being involved with the insurgent group in Kakching district, specifically from Bijoypur Mamang Leikai and Makha Leikai. They found three mobile phones in their possession.
In another area, police apprehended two active group members in Mantripukhri Bazar, Imphal East, who were reportedly extorting money from the public and local businesses. They recovered two demand letters, 16 cash receipts for uniforms, three mobile phones, a wallet with ₹2,200, two ID cards, and a Honda Activa scooter from them.
Furthermore, three members from another faction of the insurgent group were captured at Thangmeiband Watham Leirak crossing in Imphal West. Police seized a 9mm pistol, a .32 pistol with ammo, three mobile phones, and another two-wheeler from them.
Additionally, on Tuesday, law enforcement arrested another cadre involved in extorting money from shops and beauty parlors in the Tangkhul Avenue area under the Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West, finding a mobile phone with him.
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