IED

IED event in Manipur, D Vaison, Churachandpur District area, India on Fri 16th October 2026

16th October 2026

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Assam Rifles arrested a senior cadre of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) identified by the initials ANE and seized arms, ammunition and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during an operation at D Vaison village in Churachandpur District, Manipur, reports India TodayNE on October 16. The arrestee was allegedly involved in extortion, illegal fundraising, arms and contraband smuggling, and recruitment activities. Security personnel recovered a 7.65 mm pistol, five rounds of ammunition, two IEDs, and a Baofeng handheld radio.

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