Mon Mar 24 05:45:27 UTC 2025: **Manipur Police Arrest Seven Militants in Separate Operations**
Imphal, Manipur – March 24, 2025 – Manipur police announced the arrest of seven militants in separate operations across four districts, seizing arms and ammunition in the process. Three members of the banned PREPAK (PRO) group were apprehended in Bishnupur district on Sunday, March 23rd, and charged with possession of a .303 LMG, two magazines, and 20 rounds of ammunition. Simultaneously, another PREPAK (PRO) member was arrested in Imphal East district for allegedly extorting local businesses. In Imphal West district, authorities arrested a member of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), accused of extorting transport vehicles. The police report indicated a total of seventeen militants were arrested across four districts, though details regarding the remaining ten arrests were not provided in this release. The arrests mark a significant step in the ongoing efforts to combat militancy in the state.
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