Imphal, Sept 19: Security forces have arrested six militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from three Imphal Valley districts of Manipur, police said on Friday.
The arrests were made on Thursday.
Three active cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) outfit were arrested from their respective residences in Imphal West district. They were identified as Leishangthem Tondon Singh (34), Leishangthem Anand Singh (34) and Heikham Hemchandra Singh (41), a police statement said.
Two SLR rifles, two modified .303 rifles, one INSAS rifle, nine magazines of different types and 99 cartridges were seized from their possession.
Another cadre of the same outfit was arrested from Andro in Imphal East district. He was identified as Taorem Tomchou Meitei alias Pena (45).
One active cadre of the proscribed PREPAK (PRO) outfit was arrested from Ichan Khunou in Thoubal district.
Police arrested an active cadre of the banned SOREPA outfit from Samaram Mayai Leikai in Thoubal district. He was identified as Khoinaijam Bhumeshwor Singh (24). One dummy gun and three cartridges were seized from his possession, it said. (PTI)
