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Crime
Three suspected PLA cadres arrested near Manipur’s Border Pillar 87
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 09:16 AM
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Security forces in Manipur detained three alleged members of the People’s Liberation Army near Border Pillar 87 on the India‑Myanmar frontier.
Security personnel operating in Manipur reported the arrest of three individuals suspected of being cadres of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) near Border Pillar 87, a marker that lies on the India‑Myanmar border. The operation was carried out as part of routine patrols in the sensitive frontier area.
According to officials, the three suspects were taken into custody without incident and are being held for further questioning on charges related to insurgent activities. No injuries or property damage were reported during the apprehension.
The arrests underscore the ongoing effort by state and central agencies to curb cross‑border insurgency and maintain stability in the region. Authorities indicated that the detainees will be presented before a magistrate within the stipulated time frame, and investigations will probe the depth of their alleged ties to the PLA.
Law enforcement agencies have reiterated their commitment to monitoring the border zones closely, emphasizing that any attempt to exploit the porous frontier for militant operations will be met with swift action.
According to officials, the three suspects were taken into custody without incident and are being held for further questioning on charges related to insurgent activities. No injuries or property damage were reported during the apprehension.
The arrests underscore the ongoing effort by state and central agencies to curb cross‑border insurgency and maintain stability in the region. Authorities indicated that the detainees will be presented before a magistrate within the stipulated time frame, and investigations will probe the depth of their alleged ties to the PLA.
Law enforcement agencies have reiterated their commitment to monitoring the border zones closely, emphasizing that any attempt to exploit the porous frontier for militant operations will be met with swift action.