In a significant counter-insurgency operation, security forces in Manipur have arrested four active cadres of the banned militant outfit PREPAK (Pro) and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. The arrests took place during an intelligence-based operation carried out in the Kalika Foothills of Imphal East district, officials confirmed on Sunday.
Operation Details
According to official sources, the operation was launched based on specific inputs about militant activity in the area. The joint team, comprising personnel from Manipur Police and central paramilitary forces, conducted a cordon-and-search operation in the early hours.
During the raid, four PREPAK (Pro) operatives were apprehended, and a major arms dump was uncovered from a concealed hideout in the hilly terrain.
Items Recovered
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Assault Rifles | 3 |
| Hand Grenades | 5 |
| Tube Launcher | 1 |
| Live Ammunition Rounds | Several hundred |
| Communication Devices | Multiple units |
| Tactical Gear | Assorted |
PREPAK (Pro): A Persistent Threat
The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive) is one of the most active insurgent groups operating in the region, known for its anti-state agenda and links with other underground outfits. It has been involved in extortion, recruitment, and targeted attacks on security personnel in the past.
Authorities believe the recovered arms were likely intended for use in future subversive activities or to arm newly recruited cadres.
Official Statement
A senior police official stated:
“This is a major success in our ongoing crackdown on insurgent groups. The timely action has not only prevented a potential attack but also disrupted PREPAK (Pro)’s operational capability in the region.”
The arrested individuals are being interrogated, and further investigations are underway to uncover more details about the group’s plans and linkages.
Increased Vigilance in Foothill Zones
Security has been tightened across Imphal East and other sensitive areas. More combing operations are expected in the coming days, especially in foothill and border areas known to be used as hideouts by insurgents.
This operation highlights the proactive efforts of Manipur’s security forces to maintain peace and order in a region often challenged by underground militant networks.