Manipur Police have arrested 14 cadres linked to the proscribed UNLF (K) during a coordinated operation in the Haokhong area under Nongpok Sekmai Police Station in Thoubal district.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Nameirakpam Kondum Meitei alias Lanheiba (46), Sorokhaibam Rosesh alias Kangleipuba alias Kilo-I (43), Takhelchangbam Rajendro Sharma alias Khaba (59), Yelam Ratan Singh alias Khamba (54), Ahanthem Ratan Meitei alias Shiroi (30), Soyam Sanjeep (42), Toijam Karjit Singh (20), Pukhrihongbam Nongsaba Meitei alias Laidaba (18), Kanghujam Myson Meitei (17), Thoudam Muna Meitei alias Inao (19), Konsam Bebeto Meetei (28), Wahengbam Santosh Meitei (19), Kshetrimayum Dickson Singh (19), and Chingakham Romesh Singh alias Yaiphaba (30), all hailing from different parts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, and Thoubal districts.

During the operation, police recovered two INSAS rifles, eight INSAS light machine gun magazines, five INSAS rifle magazines, and 100 rounds of INSAS ammunition. Additionally, ₹1 lakh in cash, 12 mobile phones, five helmets, five backpacks, and four four-wheeler vehicles were seized.

Police officials stated that the arrests are likely to deal a significant blow to the outfit’s local network in the Imphal valley and adjoining areas. The detained individuals are currently under interrogation to ascertain their roles and possible links to recent activities.