Security forces arrested five active cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) [KCP (PWG)] during separate operations in Imphal East and Imphal West districts on November 26 and 27.
On November 26, teams in Imphal East detained three members from their homes. The arrested individuals include Md. Ayub Khan alias Thoiba (28), originally from Hiyangthang Tarahei Konjil and currently living near Public Hospital, Hatta; Md. Salim (35) of Kairang Mamang Leikai; and Md. Ali (46) from the Hatta area.
Officials said the trio extorted money from the public, petrol pump operators, private schools, and government colleges. Security personnel also seized a KCP (PWG) receipt and two mobile phones from them.
Meanwhile, on November 27, another team in Imphal West picked up an active cadre identified as Khulem Robindro Singh (36) of Luker Mayai Leikai. Officers arrested him at his home for recruiting local youths for the banned outfit. They also recovered his Aadhaar card during the operation.
Additionally, on the same day, forces in Imphal East detained one more active member. The arrested man, Yumnam Chandra Singh alias Baby (42) of Kontha Ahallup Makha Leikai, carried two No. 36 high-explosive grenades, a mobile phone, and an Aadhaar card. Officers seized all items.
Officials further noted that investigators are now tracing the wider network behind the group. They aim to dismantle the outfit’s recruitment and extortion chain across Manipur.
