# Manipur security crackdown on militants and arms recovery > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manipur-security-crackdown-on-militants-and-drugs > Updated: 2026-09-10T05:52:46.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 9. Following intensive joint raids in late July 2026 that arrested militants from the Kangleipak Communist Party, Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup, UNLF and other banned outfits, Manipur’s security forces continued the pressure. On 2 August, intelligence-driven operations across Thoubal, Tamenglong, Kakching, Chandel, Imphal West and Imphal East resulted in the arrest of nine additional insurgents linked to the Kangleipak Communist Party, the People's Liberation Army, its political wing the Revolutionary People’s Front and the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak. Officers recovered a 9 mm pistol, a double-barrel shotgun, hand grenades, cash, documents and six IEDs near the Myanmar border, all of which were destroyed on site. By 12 August, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh reported that between 5 February and 11 August, 1,570 joint operations resulted in the arrest of 491 extremists and the recovery of 1,422 arms, 7,010 rounds of ammunition, and 1,137 explosives. This recovery includes approximately 85% of the weapons previously looted from police armouries. Additionally, 46 cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) surrendered in July. The government has maintained a policy where individuals who voluntarily return looted weapons are exempt from legal action. On 15 August, joint teams arrested nine more cadres from the People's Liberation Army (PLA), the United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), and the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) in Thoubal, Kakching, and Churachandpur, recovering an AK-47, a .303 Light Machine Gun, and several INSAS rifles. Shortly after, in a 24-hour period, security forces arrested six militants—including one woman—linked to the People’s Defence Army, Manipur (PDA), the PLA, and PREPAK, while also apprehending six drug peddlers in Kangpokpi and Imphal East with large quantities of heroin and opium. ## Claims - Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh emphasized the need for intelligence‑led policing and reviewed security preparedness. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Mukesh Singh visited the historic first battalion of the Manipur Rifles, a unit with a 134‑year history. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Nine militants were arrested in Manipur in joint operations. (single source) - Security forces seized a 9 mm pistol, a double‑barrel shotgun, hand grenades and six improvised explosive devices, which were destroyed on site. (single source) - Eight militants, including two women, were arrested in Manipur and arms including INSAS rifles, an MP‑5 sub‑machine gun, a self‑loading rifle, two .303 rifles, magazines, a smoke bomb and 379 roundsof (single source) - A drug peddler named Arun Dutta, 50, was arrested and 80 g of brown sugar seized. (single source) - Assam Rifles conducted civil‑military outreach in Manipur districts, including youth programmes and transport of relief supplies to the India‑Myanmar border. (single source) - Joint operations took place in districts bordering Myanmar, including Thoubal and Moreh areas. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Manipur security forces arrest multiple members of banned insurgent groups Security forces in Manipur have arrested several individuals linked to banned militant groups, including the UNLF, PLA, NRFM, and KCP, following intelligence-led operations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manipur-security-forces-arrest-multiple-members-of-banned-insurgent-groups ### 2026-09-05: Manipur security forces neutralize IEDs and investigate grenade attack Security forces in Manipur neutralized 20 kg of IEDs in Jiribam, while a grenade attack on Congress leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh’s residence in Thoubal sparked political condemnation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manipur-security-forces-neutralize-ieds-and-investigate-grenade-attack ### 2026-08-23: Manipur security forces arrest high-value PLA militant Security forces in Manipur arrested a high-ranking PLA militant wanted for a 2021 ambush, while tribal clashes in Senapati district led to arson, gunfire, and a highway blockade. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manipur-police-and-assam-rifles-arrest-key-pla-militant ### 2026-08-17: Manipur security forces arrest militants and drug peddlers Manipur security forces arrested six militants and six drug peddlers in joint operations, recovering various firearms and narcotics worth several crore rupees. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manipur-security-forces-arrest-militants-and-drug-peddlers ### 2026-08-15: Manipur security forces arrest nine insurgents and honor gallantry awardees Manipur security forces awarded gallantry medals to officers and arrested nine militants from banned insurgent groups during joint operations involving arms and explosives seizures. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manipur-security-forces-arrest-nine-insurgents-and-honor-gallantry-awardees ### 2026-08-12: Manipur security operations recover 1,422 arms in six months Manipur security forces recovered 1,422 arms and over 7,000 rounds of ammunition during six months of operations, including the recovery of 85% of weapons looted from police armouries. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manipur-security-operations-recover-1422-arms-in-six-months ### 2026-08-01: Manipur security forces arrest militants, seize weapons, stress intelligence policing Manipur forces arrested 17 militants, seized weapons and explosives, and DGP Mukesh Singh stressed intelligence‑led policing; Assam Rifles added outreach and relief efforts near the Myanmar border. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manipur-police-arrest-nine-insurgents-seize-weapons-and-destroy-ieds ### 2026-07-27: Manipur security forces seize weapons, arrest militants and drug peddlers Manipur security forces arrested multiple militants from banned groups, seized arms and brown sugar, and captured drug peddlers in coordinated operations across the state. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manipur-security-forces-seize-weapons-arrest-militants-and-drug-peddlers ### 2026-07-24: Manipur security forces arrest militants, seize weapons and drug shipments Manipur security forces arrested five militants, seized a Maruti Swift, captured two drug peddlers with 30 soap cases of brown sugar worth over ₹50 lakh, set up 112 checkpoints, and detained a woman for routing 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manipur-security-forces-seize-militants-weapons-and-drugs --- Cite as: Manipur security crackdown on militants and arms recovery. 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