Manipur: Security forces recover cache of weapons, arrest four members of insurgent group UNLF(P)

The security forces in Manipur have seized a large cache of arms and ammunition in an operation conducted in the Lamdeng area of Imphal, and arrested four members of valley-based insurgent group United National Liberation Front (Pambei), ANI reported.

The operation began on Wednesday when the security forces received intelligence inputs about alleged attempts to sell stolen arms and ammunition in the area, India Today NE reported.

Security personnel initially apprehended two members of the UNLF(P), Heisnam Thomas Singh and Arambam Tomtom Singh, during the operation. The police recovered an InSAS light machine gun, three magazines and 14 live rounds from their possession.

Today 20.05.2026, Manipur Police arrested two cadres of UNLF (P) from Lamdeng, Imphal West, namely, 1. Arambam Tomtom (29) R/O Heibongpokpi Mayai Leikai, Lamsang, Imphal West, and 2. Heisnam Thomas R/O Mayang Imphal Kokchai.
From their possession, one InSAS LMG with three… pic.twitter.com/KiZuEW3fdk— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) May 20, 2026

However, when the process to arrest them was underway, some of their alleged associates shot at the security forces, leading to a brief exchange of fire, ANI reported.

Two more alleged members of the UNLF(P) – Ningthoujam Rakesh Singh and Chingakham Mahesh Singh – were arrested in connection with the firing, the news agency reported.

The arrested persons allegedly disclosed during interrogation that they had arrived in the area to...

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