Security forces have arrested seven militants belonging to various banned outfits during coordinated operations across Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, and Kakching districts, police said on Sunday.
According to officials, two cadres of the proscribed People's Liberation Army (PLA) were apprehended from Imphal West district on Saturday. 
Security personnel also recovered a .32 pistol with a loaded magazine, an improvised explosive device (IED), and a detonator from their possession.
In a separate operation conducted on Friday, police arrested one juvenile and two active PLA members from different areas of Imphal East and Imphal West districts.
Authorities said the operations were part of intensified counter-insurgency measures being carried out across the state.

Security forces arrest militants in Manipur crackdown

Security forces arrest seven militants from banned outfits across four Manipur districts

Seven Militants Nabbed In Manipur Raids

Security forces arrest seven militants from banned outfits across four Manipur districts

November 2, 2025 | 15:15 IST