Imphal, April 3 (IANS) Security forces on Friday arrested four dreaded valley-based insurgents from Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, which shares an unfenced border with Myanmar, officials said.

A senior police official stated that the four insurgents were apprehended from Yangoubung village under the Moreh police station in Tengnoupal district. The militants belong to the National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM), the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), and the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), all of which are banned outfits.

The arrested individuals have been identified as PLA cadre Keisham Sumanta Meitei (25), a resident of Imphal West district; NRFM member Angom Somorjit Singh alias Nongsaba (32), a resident of Kakching district; KCP cadre Yumnam Naoba Singh alias Shinsangamba (26), a resident of Imphal East district; and KCP member Khundrakpam Shyamson Meitei alias Manganleiba (25), a resident of Thoubal district.

According to officials, the militants were involved in abduction activities and the forcible collection of money from various sections of society, including traders, contractors, government employees, and even common citizens.

Security forces, comprising both central and state agencies, have intensified crackdowns on militant groups, with ongoing search operations and area domination drives in fringe, mixed-population, and vulnerable areas across multiple districts.

To curb the movement of anti-social and suspicious elements, a total of 117 nakas (checkpoints) have been set up across Manipur in both valley and hill districts.

Additionally, security personnel are providing escorts to vehicles, including trucks transporting essential commodities, along the Imphal-Jiribam National Highway (NH-37).

Strict security arrangements and convoy protection measures remain in place in sensitive stretches to ensure the safe passage of vehicles.

Manipur Police have urged the public not to believe rumours or fall prey to fake videos circulating on social media.

“The authenticity of any such videos or audio clips should be verified with the Central Control Room. Uploading or circulating unverified content will invite legal action,” a police statement warned.

The police also appealed to the public to immediately return any looted arms, ammunition, or explosives to the nearest police station or security forces.

–IANS

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