Three Militants Apprehended in Manipur

Speedy Summary

• Arrests in Manipur: Three militants, including a woman, were arrested in Imphal West and Thoubal districts of Manipur on July 24-25, 2025.
• Militant Groups Involved:

– Sorokhaibam Inaocha Singh (47), an active cadre of the kangleipak Communist Party (PWG), was arrested in Imphal West district.Five extortion notes and seals with KCP (PWG) letterhead were seized from him.
– Oinam Ranjita Devi (38), affiliated with the People’s Liberation army (PLA), was apprehended in Thoubal district for extorting money from schools, shops, and businesses. Documents detailing extortion operations were recovered.
– Ahanthem Surjit Singh (29), also a PLA cadre, was captured in Thoubal district for involvement in extortion activities and recruiting new members.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by security forces to address insurgency-related criminal activities such as extortion and recruitment of cadres linked to proscribed outfits like the KCP (PWG) and PLA.The seizure of documents further reinforces concerns around organized networks facilitating these operations within local communities. These developments signify progress toward curbing militancy but also underline structural challenges that persist in ensuring stability within northeastern states like Manipur. Prolonged insurgency remains not just a law enforcement issue but linked intricately to socio-political dynamics that require multifaceted strategies.

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