Mapping Conflicts NorthEast

On the night of 26th October, 2026, an INT based operation was launched by a joint team of Churachandpur District Police, 129 Bn CRPF and 5 Assam Rifles at Kingkin village near M. Songgel, Churachandpur District. During the operation, the joint team intercepted a suspicious white Bolero vehicle and conducted a search, leading to the recovery of 1. One foreign-made AK-series rifle, 2. ⁠One foreign-made MA1 rifle, 3. ⁠240 rounds of assorted ammunition 4. ⁠ Two transparent plastic packets containing brown sugar weighing approximately 1.027 kg. One individual, identified as Letkhothang Khongsai (23) of D. Lhangjol village was arrested during the operation. During preliminary questioning, he disclosed that he is a cadre of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) group KNF (MC). The arms and ammunitions, vehicle and the contraband drug belonging to the arrested person were also seized.

Sinai Camp Operation (23/10/2026) On 23/10/2026, a joint operation by Manipur Police, QAT CRPF and CoBRA was conducted at Sinai Camp, a designated SoO camp of KNO/KNA and KNO/KLA. During verification, 17 individuals were found impersonating registered SoO cadres (8 KNA and 9 KLA) using false identities. All 17 were arrested. Seizures: 24 firearms, 38 magazines, a large quantity of ammunition, explosives, wireless communication equipment and other combat gear. Accordingly, FIR No. 20(10)2026 YPI-PS was registered under relevant provisions of the BNS, Arms Act, Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act and Explosive Substances Act. All 17 accused have been remanded to 08 days' police custody till 31/10/2026. Their medical examinations have been completed. Further investigation is underway regarding the involvement of camp functionaries, impersonation, unauthorised possession of arms and violations of SoO ground rules.

On 19.10. 2026 morning, suspected armed militants opened fire to Meitei firewood collectors numbering about 14 villagers at Khongbal Tangkhul, under Sagolmang PS, Kangpokpi District, in which three Meitei villagers succumbed to bullet injuries and four other villagers were injured. The injured have been evacuated and further undergoing medical treatment. Manipur Police, in close coordination with the CRPF, BSF, Army, Assam Rifles and other sister security agencies, is working continuously to maintain law and order, prevent further escalation and ensure the safety and security of the public. Intensified action will be taken against all inimical elements involved in these incidents. All necessary legal and operational measures will be pursued to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. Manipur Police urges all sections of society to cooperate with the security forces and the administration in maintaining peace and preventing further violence.

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On receiving credible information that administrators and users across multiple Telegram channels were circulating, trading and monetising non-consensual explicit videos and photographs of local Manipuri women, including distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), Manipur Police registered an FIR at Moirang PS and launched an investigation codenamed Operation Dignity. To date, 13 individuals, including one CCL, have been arrested. Fourteen mobile phones and one laptop have been seized. Investigation is ongoing into the wider network, financial trails and additional victims. The arrested individuals are as follows 1 N. Rajesh Singh @ Maipakchao 21 Bishnupur 2 H. Dhanajit Singh @ Taison 19 Bishnupur 3 S. Saphaba Singh 19 Imphal West 4 Th. Cavendish Singh @ Ingocha 21 Kakching 5 H. Rojit Singh 19 Bishnupur 6 M. Clinton Singh 28 Bishnupur 7 Kh. Bipin Singh 31 Thoubal 8 CCL 9 S. Simpson Singh 34 Imphal West 10 A. Aria Singh 24 Bishnupur 11 S. Alexander Singh 31 Kakching 12 K. Rakesh Singh 18 Imphal West 13 Ch. Robert Singh 27 Imphal West Further investigation follows.

Clarification regarding movement on NH-37: It has come to notice that certain unfounded posts on social media are causing apprehension among drivers plying on NH-37. It is hereby clarified that regular and unhindered movement of both loaded and empty vehicles, including passenger vehicles, continues on NH-37 with full security coverage. Today on 12.09.2026, a convoy of 103 loaded trucks carrying essential commodities and other goods moved from Jiribam towards Imphal. Safe and secure movement of other vehicles has also been ensured. Manipur Police along with Central Forces remain committed to ensure safe passage for all.

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