Security Forces Arrest Four Militants Near India-Myanmar Border

Imphal: Chandel District Police and the 43 Assam Rifles rounded up four active militants on November 10. The joint operation targeted cadres from the outlawed KYKL and PREPAK groups. Intelligence led the teams to the general area between Border Pillars 48 and 50 near the India-Myanmar border. The mission netted four men.

Authorities identified the KYKL members as 23-year-old Kangujam Amit, also known as Chumthang, from Leimapokpam Mayai Leikai, and 31-year-old Khonthoujam Diren Meitei, known as Khanganba, from Takyel Kolom Leikai. The PREPAK contingent included 18-year-old Leimapokpam Binanta Singh, alias Meitei Ngakpa, and 18-year-old Pebam Sanathoi Singh, also known as Thoujal.

Officials moved the suspects to the Chakpikarong Police Station. They face ongoing legal proceedings. A police spokesperson stated: "The arrested cadres have been identified as Kangujam Amit alias Chumthang, 23, of Leimapokpam Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur district, and Khonthoujam Diren Meitei alias Khanganba, 31, of Takyel Kolom Leikai in Imphal West district."