Security Forces Apprehend Seven PRE-PAK Cadres in Manipur

Imphal: Security forces arrested seven PRE-PAK (Pro) cadres in Manipur on October 4. The crackdown focused on the outfit's recruitment drives and a August 28, 2026, bomb blast at a lawmaker's home. Teams from the Chief of Defence Organisation in Imphal West carried out the search operations. They acted on reliable information to corner the suspects across Imphal West and surrounding areas.

Authorities identified the detainees as Usham Rakesh Singh, Yumnam Athoibi Chanu, RK Dayapati Devi, Ahongshangbam Jet Meitei, Naorem Lanthoiba Singh, and Ayekpam Stephen Meitei. One additional cadre remains unnamed. Officials also apprehended one child in conflict with law during the raids. A juvenile was saved from recruitment during the sweep.

Investigators linked Chanu and Devi directly to the August bombing at the residence of the MLA representing the Konthoujam Assembly constituency. The other detainees allegedly managed the group's efforts to enlist new members. Officials stated, "Security teams also recovered a yellow Honda Activa 6G scooter bearing registration number MN01AJ 4957." Police moved the suspects and the seized scooter to the Lamphel Police Station to process the case.

Updated at 5th October 2026 at 2:02pm

Cops released the names and ages of the six identified suspects. Usham Rakesh Singh (19) goes by the aliases Jenaresh and Thouba. Yumnam Athoibi Chanu is 19. RK Dayapati Devi (19) uses the aliases Pinky and Kichenbi. Ahongshangbam Jet Meitei (23) goes by Jack. Naorem Lanthoiba Singh (19) uses the aliases Sana and Thoichanba. Ayekpam Stephen Meitei (19) uses the aliases Alex and Yekchetpa. The seventh adult cadre, who remains unnamed, is confirmed to be an active member of the outfit.

Intelligence reports indicate Naorem Lanthoiba Singh, originally from Nambol Maibam Chingmang, was living in Taobungkhok Awang Leikai at the time of the arrest. Investigators believe the seized yellow Honda Activa was a vital piece of the outfit's logistical chain used to carry out their insurgent operations.