Security forces intensify counter-insurgency operations across Manipur

By  News On Air   Jun 17, 2026

In Manipur, Security forces intensified counter-insurgency and law enforcement operations across the state, arresting three militants and destroying 26 illegal bunkers in separate operations, said the officials today.

The arrested militants, identified as active cadres of the banned People’s Liberation Army and its political wing, Revolutionary People’s Front, were arrested from different locations in Imphal West district. Police said they were allegedly involved in multiple violent and criminal activities. In Kamjong and Ukhrul districts, security forces demolished 26 bunkers allegedly used by armed groups. A binocular, 23 empty cartridge cases and eight live SBBL rounds were recovered during the operation.