Kannan Singh, a former head constable dismissed from service earlier this year, was involved in multiple cases, it is learnt. Situation is now under control in Imphal Valley.
Cadre of Arambai Tenggol & other groups ‘hiding weapons or lying low for now’ as crackdown intensifies post President’s Rule. Security officials warn situation still complex, volatile.
The police have also detained a juvenile as part of the operation. Following NIA cases implicating the group's chief Korounganba Khuman, the pressure on Arambai Tenggol has intensified.
Attacks on properties of BJP leaders continue in the state. None of them are willing to talk to the media on record or be identified in any way, fearing repercussions by armed groups.
Police say they recovered several weapons and that 3 CRPF men were injured in the incident. Kuki groups say the men were not militants, but 'village defence volunteers'.
The Meitei group has denied its involvement in the incident & pointed fingers at the Kangleipak Communist Party instead. The Arambai member is currently in police custody.
Arrested identified as Kangabam Lenin Singh & Toijam Shantikishore. Since start of conflict, group's role has extended from protection of state's territorial integrity to social work.
Crackdown comes a few hours after CM Biren Singh announced that FIR was lodged & necessary action would be taken against those involved in attack that took place Saturday.
Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.
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