Security forces recover arms in Kangpokpi; arrest four insurgents linked to PREPAK, PLA and KCP in separate operations

In a series of coordinated operations, security forces in Manipur have recovered a cache of arms and arrested multiple insurgents belonging to different banned outfits, including PREPAK, PLA, and KCP, across various districts of the state.

On November 1, acting on specific intelligence inputs, security forces conducted a search operation in the general area between Luwangsangol and Phaileng villages under Gamnom Sapermeina Police Station, Kangpokpi district, and recovered a sizeable haul of arms and tactical gear. The items seized include five locally made bolt-action single-barrel guns, 11 cartridges, two Baofeng wireless sets, three pairs each of combat shoes and sneakers, two military belts, and several combat jackets and apparel.

On the same day, security forces apprehended an active