Security forces on Tuesday apprehended a member of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) during an intensified crackdown on insurgent activity in Manipur. The individual, identified as Thounaojam Angangjao alias Maipak alias Pakhang, aged 49, was arrested from Koutruk Khunou Leikai under Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West district.

Authorities allege that Angangjao was actively involved in extortion activities targeting the local population. Items recovered from his possession include a mobile phone, a SIM card, and an Aadhaar card.

As part of the ongoing security operations, coordinated search and area domination exercises were conducted across vulnerable zones in both hill and valley districts. These efforts led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and tactical gear from the Lairenkabi Tera Urak Pali area, also under the jurisdiction of Lamsang Police Station.

Among the items seized were a modified .303 rifle with a magazine, two single-barrel guns, three pistols with three magazines, two rounds of 5.56 mm INSAS ammunition, and a Baofeng handheld communication device. Security forces also recovered two cleaning brushes, laser light fitting components, two tear gas shells, one rubber bullet round, three bulletproof vests, six plates suspected to serve as bulletproof inserts, three sets of camouflage combat uniforms, three camouflage caps, and one camouflage magazine pouch.