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Four militants of United National Liberation Front (P) arrested in Imphal

Four militants of United National Liberation Front (P) arrested in Imphal

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Security forces arrested four militants belonging to a banned outfit from Manipur`s Imphal, police said on Saturday. The four active cadres of the outlawed United National Liberation Front (P) were apprehended from New Checkon area in Imphal East district on Friday, they said. Arms and ammunition, including pistols and bullets, were recovered from their possession, a police officer said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Four PREPAK (PRO) militants arrested in Manipur

Four PREPAK (PRO) militants arrested in Manipur

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Security personnel in Manipur. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Security forces have arrested four militants belonging to the banned PREPAK (PRO) outfit in various districts of Manipur for their alleged involvement in extortion activities, a police statement said on Saturday (February 28, 2026). The militants were arrested in the last 48 hours. An insurgent, identified as Kshetrimayum Laiba Meitei (42), was arrested from his residence at Lamdeng Khunou in Imphal West district on Thursday (February 26). Another cadre of the outfit was apprehended from Khuman Lampak area the same day. Security forces on Friday (Feburary 27) arrested another cadre of the outfit from Uyal Makha Leikai area in Thoubal district. He was identified as Thokchom Rabichandra Singh (36). Another cadre of the outfit, identified as Khuraijam Rojitkumar Singh (37), was arrested from his residence at Thongju Part-II Makha Leikai in Imphal East district, the police statement said. Meanwhile, security forces, during an operation at Thinghijang village in Churachandpur district, seized an AK-47 rifle with a magazine, three single-barrel rifles, one bolt-action rifle and one bolt-action …

Two women militants arrested in Manipur for alleged extortion

Two women militants arrested in Manipur for alleged extortion

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Security forces have arrested two women militants belonging to different banned outfits for their alleged involvement in extortion in Manipur, police said on Monday. The arrests were made in Imphal West and East districts on Sunday, a police statement said. Twenty-nine-year-old Sanasam Ongbi Santikumari Devi, an insurgent of the United National Liberation Front (Koireng) outfit, was nabbed from Nongpok Ingkhol area in Imphal East district. Another woman militant, identified as Mutum Joshika Chanu (19), of Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) outfit, was apprehended from her residence at Lamdeng in Imphal West district, it added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, …

Manipur: Three militants of KCP and PREPAK arrested; arms and IEDs seized

Manipur: Three militants of KCP and PREPAK arrested; arms and IEDs seized

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Security forces arrested three militants belonging to two proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Saturday. All the arrests were made on Friday, they said. Two active cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) were apprehended from Imphal West and Imphal East district, while a member of the PREPAK was nabbed from his residence at Moirang Khunou in Bishnupur district, a police statement said. During an operation on Friday, the security personnel also recovered arms and ammunition from the Khulsaibung hill range in Tengnoupal district. The recovered arms include a single-barrel gun, two pistols and eight IEDs, the statement said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

‘Our blood not cheap’: Pakistani forces chase Baloch militants, 190 people killed; India refutes ‘involvement’ charge

‘Our blood not cheap’: Pakistani forces chase Baloch militants, 190 people killed; India refutes ‘involvement’ charge

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Pakistani armed forces continue to hunt for separatists behind a string of attacks in its militancy-hit Balochistan province that Islamabad has tried to pin on India. New Delhi has rubbished the allegations. So far, more than 190 people have been killed in two days, including militants, civilians and security forces. TOPSHOT – People gather as others collect recyclable items beside a burnt vehicle along a road on the outskirts of Quetta on February 1, 2026 a day after an attack by Baloch separatists. Pakistan forces were hunting on February 1 for the separatists behind a string of coordinated attacks in the restive Balochistan province, with the government vowing to retaliate after more than 190 people were killed in two days. (Photo by Banaras KHAN / AFP) (AFP) Troops were seen combing large areas a day after militants stormed banks, jails, police stations and military installations, killing at least 31 civilians and 17 security personnel, according to the chief minister of Balochistan province. At least 145 attackers were also killed, he said. That figure includes more …

Five Jharkhand Workers, Who Were Abducted By Militants In Niger, Return To India After 8 Months | India News

Five Jharkhand Workers, Who Were Abducted By Militants In Niger, Return To India After 8 Months | India News

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Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 13:51 IST Five Jharkhand workers abducted by militants in Niger in April 2025 have been released. They landed in Mumbai. Their safe return was coordinated by Jharkhand, MEA, and KPTL. AI-generated image used for representational purposes only The five workers from Jharkhand who were abducted last year by a militant group in Niger, a country in West Africa, have been released safely, the state government said on Friday. The workers have arrived in Mumbai and efforts were underway to bring them back to their state. Their safe return to India followed sustained coordination between the Jharkhand government, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Indian Embassy in Niamey and their employer. The workers, identified as Sanjay Mahto, Raju Mahto, Chandrika Mahto, Faljit Mahto and Uttam Mahto, all residents of Bagodar in Giridih district, were kidnapped in April 2025 while working for Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL) in Niger. The Jharkhand State Migrant Control Room (SMCR) confirmed that all five are safe, in touch with officials. They are expected to return home …

Six militants arrested in Manipur for extortion

Six militants arrested in Manipur for extortion

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Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Security forces have arrested six militants, including two women, belonging to different banned organisations for their alleged involvement in extortion activities in Manipur, a police statement said on Sunday (December 14, 2025). All the arrests were made on Saturday (December 14). Two active women cadres of the United National Liberation Front (Koireng) were nabbed from the Moirangkampu Sajeb Makha Leikai area in Imphal East district. They have been identified as Takhellambam Sanathoi Chanu (19) and Kongbrailatpam Rameshori Devi (19). Security forces arrested two active cadres of PREPAK (PRO) from Canchipur area in Imphal West district. They have been identified as Kshetrimayum Abinash Singh (21) and Rajkumar Daniel Singh (31). A 9mm pistol loaded with 12 rounds, and two .38 cartridges were seized from their possession, it said. One active cadre of UNLF(P) was apprehended from Lamphel Super Market in Imphal West district, while an insurgent belonging to PREPAK (PRO) was arrested from his residence at Kumbi in Bishnupur district. Published – December 14, 2025 10:20 am IST Disclaimer: …

Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants

Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants

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Israel said it has launched an airstrike on a Hamas militant in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack earlier in the day that wounded five Israeli soldiers. Under the terms of the ceasefire, the long-closed Rafah crossing is to be opened for medical evacuations and travel to and from Gaza.(Reuters) The strike late Wednesday was the latest test for a fragile ceasefire that has mostly held up since early October, despite claims of violations by both Israel and Hamas. Hamas put out a statement condemning the strike in Khan Younis. Earlier Wednesday, Israel received remains of what could be one of the last hostages in Gaza and said it would begin allowing Palestinians to leave the war-torn territory through a border crossing with Egypt. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas violated the ceasefire Wednesday when, according to the army, militants emerged from an underground tunnel and attacked Israeli soldiers in an area under their control. Israel has accused Hamas of ceasefire violations before launching previous waves of airstrikes. Strikes killed 104 people in late …

Seven militants arrested in Manipur

Seven militants arrested in Manipur

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Security personnel during an anti-militancy operation in Jiribam, Manipur. File photo | Photo Credit: PTI Security forces arrested seven militants from different districts ofManipur, police said on Saturday (May 17, 2025). Two militants belonging to the KCP (PWG) and involved in extortion activities were arrested in Imphal East district on Friday, they said. Security forces arrested one active cadre of Chin Kuki National Defence Force (CKNDF) from Tuibong in Churachandpur district on Thursday, they said, adding that the militant was involved in the recruitment of youth for armed insurgency for CKNDF group and cross-border arms and cadre movement as well as in extortion activities. One active cadre of the banned PREPAK (Pro) involved in extortion activities was arrested from Wangkhei Ayangpalli area in Imphal East district on Friday. Another militant of the outfit was arrested from Mayang Langjing area in Imphal West district on Thursday. An active cadre of the banned United National Liberation Front (Pambei) involved in extortion activities was arrested from Sangaiyumpham Cherapur Mayai Leikai area in Thoubal district. Another militant of PREPAK …

Manipur: 10 militants killed in gunfight by Assam Rifles in Chandel district

Manipur: 10 militants killed in gunfight by Assam Rifles in Chandel district

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The Army’s Eastern Command said in a post on X, “Acting on specific intelligence on movement of armed cadres near the New Samtal village, Khengjoy tehsil, Chandel district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border, Assam Rifles unit under Spear Corps launched an operation on May 14.” Chandel (Manipur) : At least 10 militants were killed in a gunfight with an Assam Rifles unit in Manipur’s Chandel district on Wednesday (May 14), officials said. The operation is still in progress, they added. The Army’s Eastern Command said in a post on X, “Acting on specific intelligence on movement of armed cadres near the New Samtal village, Khengjoy tehsil, Chandel district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border, Assam Rifles unit under Spear Corps launched an operation on May 14.” “During the operation, the troops were fired upon by suspected cadres, to which they quickly reacted, redeployed and retaliated in a calibrated and measured manner. In the ensuing firefight, 10 cadres were neutralised and a sizeable quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered,” Eastern Command, Indian Army posted on X.  …