SAA event in Manipur, Khongban Sanurok, Imphal West District area, India on Tue 20th October 2026

On October 20, during an operation in Imphal West District of Manipur, Security Forces (SFs) arrested three suspected Kuki militants, including two allegedly involved in the killing of three Meitei firewood collectors in an ambush at Khongban Sanurok on October 19, reports NorthEast Now. Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo said Manipur Police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) launched search operations in S Phailenkot and nearby villages under Sagolmang Police Station following the attack, which left three persons dead and four injured. Preliminary questioning reportedly led to the arrests, with two suspects allegedly confessing to their involvement in the killings. Subsequent raids resulted in the seizure of 12 firearms, including INSAS, AK-47, sniper and M16 rifles, a lethod gun and a makeshift rocket launcher, along with 1,099 rounds of ammunition, grenades, a Pompi bomb, communication equipment, tactical uniforms and poppy seeds.