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46 Manipur Militants, Including 4 Women, Surrender with 20 Weapons
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 07:49 PM
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Forty‑six militants from Manipur, four of them women, surrendered to authorities, handing over 20 weapons.
The state police in Manipur received the surrender of 46 militants on Tuesday, a move that is expected to ease security concerns in the region.
Among those who laid down arms were four women cadres, a detail that highlights the growing participation of women in insurgent groups.
The surrendered fighters handed over 20 weapons, including rifles and ammunition, to the authorities.
The incident comes amid ongoing counter‑insurgency operations in the northeastern state, where militant activity has been a persistent challenge.
Police officials said the surrender was voluntary and that the militants had agreed to cooperate with the government in exchange for rehabilitation measures.
Among those who laid down arms were four women cadres, a detail that highlights the growing participation of women in insurgent groups.
The surrendered fighters handed over 20 weapons, including rifles and ammunition, to the authorities.
The incident comes amid ongoing counter‑insurgency operations in the northeastern state, where militant activity has been a persistent challenge.
Police officials said the surrender was voluntary and that the militants had agreed to cooperate with the government in exchange for rehabilitation measures.