Imphal: In a decisive action against insurgency-linked activities, security forces apprehended an active member of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) on February 18.
The arrested individual, identified as Seiminlen Doungel (35) of Tuibong village under CCP-PS, Churachandpur District, was allegedly involved in extortion, kidnapping, arms smuggling, and drug trafficking across the Indo-Myanmar border on behalf of the insurgent outfit.
A search of Doungel’s possession led to the recovery of multiple incriminating items, including identification documents, bank cards, and a mobile phone. Security forces also seized a cache of firearms, which included an AK-47 rifle with a magazine, a .315 rifle—suspected to have been looted from a gun shop—another .315 rifle with a magazine, a single-barrel country-made firearm, and 23 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition. The arrest marks a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to disrupt militant networks operating along the border region.
Simultaneously, security forces launched extensive search operations in the hill and valley districts to curb insurgent activities. During a raid at Irong village under Nongpok Sekmai-PS, Thoubal District, personnel recovered a substantial arms cache. The seized items included an SLR rifle with a magazine, a 5.56 rifle, four high-explosive (HE) hand grenades, a Chinese hand grenade, five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, tear smoke shells, green smoke grenades, and two Baofeng radio sets with accessories.
The coordinated crackdown underscores the security forces’ commitment to dismantling insurgent networks and maintaining stability in the region. Authorities continue to monitor high-risk areas and are intensifying efforts to prevent further militant activities.
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