Two militants held for ‘involvement’ in kidnapping of woman in Manipur

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Police said on Saturday (Oct 31, 2026) that two members of a banned outfit were arrested for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a woman in Manipur’s Imphal East district.

A joint team of police commandos and 31 Assam Rifles personnel arrested two militants belonging to the banned Kangleipak ​​(Nongdrenkhomba) communist party on Thursday (October 29), police said.

“They were suspected to be involved in the kidnapping of a woman from Top Awang Leikai in Imphal East district on September 3,” police said.

A firearm, ammunition and a car were seized from their possession.

Security forces have been conducting search operations in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out in the state three years ago.

The ethnic conflict that erupted in May 2023 between the Meitei communities in the valley and the Kuki in the hills has left at least 306 dead, 49 people are still missing and thousands have been left homeless. Clashes between the Kuki and Naga communities have also been reported in recent months.

Published – 31 Oct 2026 12:12 PM IST