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IED event in Manipur, Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou Maning Leikai Ward No. 4, Bishnupur District area, India on Sat 17th January 2026

17th January 2026

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On January 17, security forces (SFs) arrested an active cadre of Revolutionary People’s Front/ People’s Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) identified as Sagapam Tomba Singh (24) from Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou Maning Leikai Ward No. 4 under Bishnupur Police Station in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports Manipur Police on X.|On January 18, security forces (SFs) recovered 15 Improvised explosive device (IEDs), eight country made single barrel rifles, three country 9mm Colt Machine Gun (CMGs) and one 51mm highly explosive (HE) bombs from Kolchung under Henglep Sub Division in Churachandpur District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express.

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Manipur ( Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou Maning Leikai Ward No. 4, Bishnupur District area )

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