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**Summary:**

Security forces in Manipur, India, have arrested four militants from various proscribed groups in Imphal West and East districts. A top leader of the Zeliangrong United Front (J) was among those arrested, along with members of KYKL (SOREPA), KCP (PWG), and KCP (Apunba). Weapons and ammunition were also seized during an operation in Kangpokpi district. Police have intensified combing and search operations to curb extortion and criminal activities in the state.

**News Article:**

**Manipur: Security Forces Nab Four Militants, Seize Arms in Ongoing Operations**

**Imphal, July 2, 2025** – Security forces in Manipur have apprehended four militants from various proscribed organizations in separate operations conducted in Imphal West and East districts, police announced Wednesday.

Among those arrested is Namgaklung Kamei, also known as November (42), identified as a self-styled deputy chief of the Zeliangrong United Front (J) – a faction of the ZUF underground outfit. Kamei was arrested on Tuesday in the Kekrupat area of Imphal West. Authorities recovered a 9mm pistol and a magazine from his possession.

In addition to Kamei’s arrest, security forces apprehended one active cadre of KYKL (SOREPA) from Andro Khuman, and another active cadre of KCP (PWG) from Khurai Chaithabi Leirak, and another active cadre of KCP (Apunba) from Khurai Kongkham Leikai, all within Imphal East district.

“Intelligence-based combing operations and cordon and search operations are being carried out extensively to nab those involved in extortion and criminal activities in the State,” a police statement read.

In a separate operation conducted at Nepali Khutti in Kangpokpi district, security forces seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition, including three bolt-action rifles, four single-barrel rifles, two pull-mechanism rifles, six improvised mortars, one open-bore pistol, three white phosphorus grenades, ammunition, and tear gas shells.

Authorities have intensified security measures across the state in an effort to curb militant activity and maintain law and order.

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