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Crime
Two UKNA Militants Arrested in Manipur’s Churachandpur, Arms Seized
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 06:18 PM
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Manipur police arrested two cadres of the United Kangleipak National Army in Churachandpur, seizing firearms and ammunition.
On a recent operation in Churachandpur, Manipur police detained two cadres of the United Kangleipak National Army (UKNA) and confiscated a cache of weapons, including firearms and ammunition.
The arrest came after a coordinated effort by local security forces, who seized the weapons while apprehending the suspects.
UKNA has been active in the region, with several incidents reported in recent years. The seizure is part of a broader crackdown on insurgent groups in the state.
Police officials said the operation was a continuation of ongoing efforts to curb militant activities and ensure the safety of the local population.
The arrest came after a coordinated effort by local security forces, who seized the weapons while apprehending the suspects.
UKNA has been active in the region, with several incidents reported in recent years. The seizure is part of a broader crackdown on insurgent groups in the state.
Police officials said the operation was a continuation of ongoing efforts to curb militant activities and ensure the safety of the local population.