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Imphal: Security forces conducted two separate operations in Manipur’s Thoubal district on May 22, resulting in the arrest of an insurgent and the seizure of a significant stockpile of weaponry. Officials confirmed that an active cadre of the proscribed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup, identified as 30-year-old Nepram Bikash Singh, was taken into custody at Khongjom Papal Lamkhai.
The suspect, who is also known as Manglemba or Ingocha, resides in Langathel Chingkhong Leikai and was staying in Waikhong Uyung Khunou at the time of his arrest. Authorities confiscated his mobile phone during the operation, which was carried out under the jurisdiction of the Khongjom Police Station.
In a related effort the same day, security forces discovered a large cache of arms and explosives in the Tekcham Maning Ching area. The seized items included an SMG carbine, four bolt-action rifles, two 9 mm pistols, and several types of shotguns, including single-barrel and double-barrel breech-loading guns. Additionally, officers recovered four 2-inch para bombs, a 36 HE hand grenade, ten bolt cartridges, and three live 9 mm rounds.
Security officials stated that they are continuing search and combing operations across vulnerable areas of the state. These measures are part of an ongoing initiative to suppress insurgent activity and ensure regional stability.
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