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Manipur Crackdown: Two PREPAK Militants Arrested, Arms Seized

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Manipur Crackdown: Two PREPAK Militants Arrested, Arms Seized

Imphal, Dec 30 (PTI) – In a significant crackdown, two militants affiliated with the proscribed group People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were apprehended in Imphal West district, Manipur, on charges of extortion, police authorities reported on Monday.

The detainees, identified as Leishangthem Napoleon Meitei, aged 35, and Thokchom Amujao Singh, aged 33, were captured from Sangaiprou Mamang Leikai on Sunday, according to a police official. Law enforcement officials confiscated three mobile phones and 12 extortion letters from the suspects.

In a parallel operation, security forces conducted extensive search operations in the districts of Churachandpur and Tengnoupal, leading to the seizure of arms and ammunition.

On Saturday, an INSAS rifle, a 9mm pistol, and a single-barrel rifle were recovered from Muallam village in Churachandpur district. Additionally, on Friday, a .303 rifle, a 12-bore single-barrel gun, seven improvised explosive devices, five hand grenades, and detonators were seized from Saivom village in Tengnoupal district, as per a police statement.

The operations underscore the ongoing efforts to curb militant activities in the region. PTI COR ACD

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