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Crime
Manipur security forces nab three suspected PREPAK militants, seize pistol and ammo
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 08:39 PM
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Three alleged members of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak were arrested in separate operations across Manipur, with a firearm and ammunition recovered.
Manipur security forces carried out two distinct operations in the state, resulting in the arrest of three individuals suspected of belonging to the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). The arrests were made in separate locations, underscoring a coordinated effort to disrupt the insurgent network.
During the raids, officers recovered a pistol along with a cache of ammunition, which are believed to have been intended for use in militant activities. The seized weapons are being forwarded to forensic laboratories for further examination.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the detainees or the exact sites of the operations, citing security considerations. The police have indicated that investigations will continue to uncover any further links to armed groups operating in the region.
During the raids, officers recovered a pistol along with a cache of ammunition, which are believed to have been intended for use in militant activities. The seized weapons are being forwarded to forensic laboratories for further examination.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the detainees or the exact sites of the operations, citing security considerations. The police have indicated that investigations will continue to uncover any further links to armed groups operating in the region.