Six militants involved in extortion, kidnapping arrested in Manipur
A total of 23 letterheads of UPPK were seized from the possession of the arrested militants, it said, adding that the insurgents confessed to their involvement in kidnapping, extortion and intimidation
Six militants, including a minor, have been arrested in Manipur's Imphal Valley districts, according to police reports on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The individuals involved are allegedly linked to extortion, intimidation and kidnapping activities. The arrested cadres belong to the banned group United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) and were apprehended across Bishnupur, Imphal East and West districts on Tuesday, August 25.
One of the insurgents, P. Koireng Singh, aged 51, was apprehended at Koirengei Forest Gate in Imphal West district. Koireng Singh is a State Forest Department employee, serving as a gardener, as per an official statement. A total of 23 letterheads belonging to UPPK were seized from the militants' possession, and all the insurgents confessed to their involvement in kidnapping, extortion and intimidation.
During the cordon and search operation conducted by a joint team of Manipur Police and CRPF in Taphou Kuki and Taphou Liangmai districts, authorities also seized a cache of arms and ammunition. The operation resulted in the confiscation of two SBBL guns, 78 rounds of 12-bore cartridges and empty cases of AK-47 and .22 gun. Additionally, two bunkers were destroyed, and two bunkers were destroyed during the operation, according to the police statement.
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