Indian Army, Assam Rifles conduct joint operations in Manipur

Economic Times

2 days ago

Synopsis
In coordinated operations across Manipur from July 29 to August 4, 2025, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, alongside Manipur Police, apprehended 15 insurgents from valley and hill-based groups. The operations led to the recovery of 69 weapons, explosives, and war-like stores, including looted service weapons. Several high-value targets, including leaders of outlawed outfits, were also apprehended.
Agencies Representative Image Guwahati: The Indian Army and Assam Rifles units in close coordination with Manipur Police and other agencies, launched many joint operations across Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Thoubal, Imphal West, and Imphal East districts of Manipur since July 29. In a sustained series of operations, based on specific information were conducted from 29 July to 04 August 2025, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles units in close coordination with Manipur Police and other agencies, launched a large number of joint operations across Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Thoubal, Imphal West, and Imphal East districts of Manipur. The operations led to the apprehension of 15 active insurgent cadres belonging to various valley and hill-based groups and the recovery of 69 weapons, 16 Improvised Explosive Devices, grenades, ammunition, radio sets, and other war-like stores. These also included looted service weapons, country-made arms, and explosives capable of causing mass casualties. Key recoveries were made during multiple operations in forested and high-risk areas including Dampi Ridge, Tollen, and K Geljang in Churachandpur, as well as Imphal East and West. High-value targets, including self-styled leaders of outlawed outfits like KCP, PREPAK, KYKL, and UNLF-P, were apprehended. These coordinated actions underscore the firm resolve of the security forces to maintain peace and stability in the region while preventing the resurgence of insurgent activities.