Security forces conduct major counter insurgency operations across Manipur

KOHIMA: In a series of operations, based on specific information, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles units in close coordination with Manipur police and other agencies, launched a large number of joint operations across Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Thoubal, Imphal West and Imphal East districts of Manipur from July 29 to August 4.

A press release by PRO & spokesperson of Ministry of Defence stated that the the operations led to the apprehension of 15 active insurgent cadres belonging to various valley and hill-based groups and the recovery of 69 weapons, 16 Improvised Explosive Devices, grenades, ammunition, radio sets, and other war-like stores. These also included looted service weapons, countrymade arms, and explosives capable of causing mass casualties, the release added.

In a series of joint operations from 29 Jul–04 Aug 2025, #IndianArmy, #AssamRifles & @manipur_police apprehended 15 insurgents and recovered 69 weapons, 16 IEDs, grenades, radios, and war-like stores across #Manipur.

High-value cadres of KCP, PREPAK, KYKL & UNLF-P were… pic.twitter.com/aUA7c2cWFm

— PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland & South Arunachal (@prodefkohima) August 4, 2025

Key recoveries were made during multiple operations in forested and high-risk areas including Dampi Ridge, Tollen, and K Geljang in Churachandpur, as well as Imphal East and West. High-value targets, including self-styled leaders of outlawed outfits like KCP, PREPAK, KYKL and UNLF-P, were apprehended, it added.

These coordinated actions underscore the firm resolve of the security forces to maintain peace and stability in the region while preventing the resurgence of insurgent activities, the release added. (ANI)