A suspected cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party – Military Council (KCP-MC) was apprehended on July 23 during a joint operation conducted by the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police Commandos in Imphal West.
The arrest followed specific intelligence inputs pointing to ongoing extortion and intimidation activities in the area by operatives of proscribed insurgent outfits.
According to official sources, the joint team launched a coordinated search operation that led to the successful apprehension of the KCP-MC cadre, who has not yet been publicly named.
Operation Details:
| Date | Location | Group Targeted | Forces Involved | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2025 | Imphal West, Manipur | Kangleipak Communist Party (MC) | Assam Rifles & Manipur Police Commandos | 1 individual apprehended |
The individual, along with undisclosed items recovered during the operation, was handed over to the Imphal West Police Station for further investigation and legal processing.
What This Means
This apprehension marks another small but significant step in ongoing counterinsurgency efforts aimed at dismantling the remnants of militant groups operating across Manipur. The KCP-MC, a banned outfit, has been known for its involvement in illegal fundraising, extortion, and threats targeting civilians and local officials.
Security agencies have intensified their operations in the lead-up to the monsoon session, aiming to reduce insurgent threats and restore a sense of normalcy across both the valley and hill districts.