2 militants arrested in Manipur

Two militants were arrested in Manipur’s Imphal East district, police said on Wednesday (February 18, 2026).

A self-styled lieutenant of the proscribed Peoples’ Liberation Army was apprehended from Yaingangpokpi Bazar on Tuesday (fenruary 17, 2026), they said.

He was identified as Ningthoujam Ibungocha alias Sathouba Meitei (38), they added.

Another member of the outfit, identified as Athokpam Manaoton Meitei (42), was arrested in Sawombung.

In another operation, security forces recovered arms and ammunition along Ngairangbam Tanoukhul Road in Imphal West district, officials said.

Among them were a double-barrel gun, a country-made pistol along with a magazine, 181 bullets of different calibres, three magazines, two hand-grenades and a detonator, they said.