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Crime
Security Forces Detain 13 Militants in Coordinated Manipur Operations
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 12:17 AM
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Security forces announced the arrest of 13 militants after joint operations across Manipur, as reported by The Economic Times.
Security forces said they have detained thirteen militants in a series of coordinated raids carried out across Manipur. The operations involved multiple agencies working together to target suspected insurgents in different districts. Authorities did not disclose the specific locations or the identities of the arrested individuals, citing operational security.
The Economic Times reported that the arrests were part of an ongoing effort to curb insurgent activities in the northeastern state. Officials indicated that the detainees are believed to be linked to armed groups that have been active in the region for several years.
No injuries or casualties were reported among security personnel or civilians during the sweeps. The government has pledged to continue its crackdown on militancy while urging local communities to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies.
The Economic Times reported that the arrests were part of an ongoing effort to curb insurgent activities in the northeastern state. Officials indicated that the detainees are believed to be linked to armed groups that have been active in the region for several years.
No injuries or casualties were reported among security personnel or civilians during the sweeps. The government has pledged to continue its crackdown on militancy while urging local communities to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies.