In a swift counter-insurgency move, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police Commandos apprehended three active cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party – People’s War Group (KCP-PWG) during a joint operation in Moirangkham area of Imphal West district on July 21.
According to officials, the operation was launched based on concrete intelligence inputs indicating the group’s involvement in extortion activities in the area. Acting promptly, the combined team moved into the general area of Moirangkham and succeeded in detaining the suspects without any reported resistance or casualties.
The arrested individuals were taken into custody along with unspecified items recovered during the operation. All three were handed over to Imphal West Police Station for further interrogation and legal proceedings.
Details of the Operation:
| Date | Location | Forces Involved | Group Apprehended | Number of Cadres | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2025 | Moirangkham, Imphal West | Assam Rifles & Manipur Police | Kangleipak Communist Party – PWG | 3 | Involvement in extortion |
This latest crackdown underscores the ongoing vigilance of security forces in tackling insurgent activities that threaten public peace in Manipur. The Assam Rifles reaffirmed its resolve to “uphold law and order and ensure a safe environment for the people of the Northeast.”
While no further details about the identities of the arrested cadres or the exact nature of the recovered items have been made public yet, sources suggest that further operations may follow based on leads extracted during questioning.
The KCP-PWG is among several underground groups operating in Manipur, often linked to illegal fundraising through extortion, targeting local businesses and residents.