JOINT OPERATIONS BY SECURITY FORCES RESULT IN APPREHENSION OF CADRES, RECOVERY OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION.

Between 18–23 Aug 25, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations under Spear Corps, in close coordination with Manipur Police, executed a series of precise, intelligence-driven operations across Jiribam, Pherzawl, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal West, and Imphal East. The ops led to the apprehension of 08 cadres from hill and valley-based groups and the seizure of 10 weapons, grenades, ammunition, and other war-like stores.

On 18 August 2025, Assam Rifles and Imphal West Police Commandos apprehended 2 active KCP (MFL) cadres during a joint operation in Lamphel, Imphal West. On 19 August 2025, a joint operation was carried out in the general area Wangkhei Angom, Imphal East district by Assam Rifles and Imphal West Police Commando led to the successful apprehension of a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Federal League) who was linked to extortion and intimidation activities in Imphal town. On same day, another successful operation was carried out by Assam Rifles and Imphal East Police Commandos and apprehended one cadre of Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) in general area Keirang, Imphal East District of Manipur.

Similarly on 20 Aug 2025, Assam Rifles and Thoubal Police Commandos apprehended three cadres of Revolutionary People's Front/ People's Liberation Army in general area Kshetrileikai, Thoubal District of Manipur. Same day joint teams comprising Indian Army, CRPF, local police and commando personnel launched out a search operation in a suspected area of Sunusiphai Paton, near Loktak Lake. The recovered stores included one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one single barrel rifle, one smoke grenade, one Baofeng set, live rounds of assorted calibre, blank cases of 7.62 mm and 5.56 mm, six bullet proof jackets, four ballistic helmets and two gummy bags.

On 23 Aug 2025, Assam Rifles and Bishnupur Police Commandos apprehended an active cadre of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (Nongdrenkhomba) from Ningthoukhong Mayai Leikai, Bishnupur District. Also, a joint operation with Manipur Police and CRPF,  Assam Rifles carried out Area Domination Patrol in general area of  Chaudharykhal and  Savomphai viillages in Jiribam and Pherzawl Districts of Manipur on 23 Aug 25 and led to the recovery of one 7.62mm AK47, one 5.56mm INSAS LMG, one .303 Rifle, one Single Barrel Rifle, one 9mm Pistol, two No 36 Gren, nine 5.56mm live rounds, 20 7.62 mm live rounds, seven 9mm live rounds, four radio sets, two INSAS magazines, one AK47 magazine, one .303 magazine, one 9mm Pistol magazine.

These coordinated efforts by security forces highlight their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in Manipur.