Four Militants Arrested in Manipur for Extortion Activities

In a significant crackdown, police in Manipur have arrested four militants linked to extortion activities amid ongoing ethnic violence. The arrests include members of banned organizations such as SOREPA and the People's Liberation Army. The region has seen over 260 fatalities since May 2023 due to clashes between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, leading to widespread displacement. This article delves into the recent arrests and the broader implications of the ongoing conflict in Manipur.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 28, 2026, 11:59 IST

Arrests Made in Manipur Amid Ongoing Ethnic Violence

Imphal, July 28 - Authorities in Manipur have apprehended four militants allegedly involved in extortion activities linked to banned insurgent groups across two districts. This information was disclosed in a police statement.

On Monday, two active members of the banned organization SOREPA were taken into custody from the Nungu Lamkhai area within the Sugnu police station jurisdiction in Kakching district.

Additionally, the police reported that a 21-year-old active member of the prohibited People's Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested from an abandoned house in the New Lambulanes area of Imphal East district on the same day. Furthermore, a cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (MFL) was also captured in the Langdum Lamkhai area of Imphal East.

In the past three years, following the onset of ethnic violence, security forces have been conducting continuous search operations and maintaining control in border and sensitive regions across all districts of Manipur.

Since May 2023, over 260 lives have been lost in the ongoing ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, resulting in thousands being displaced.