In a significant development, Manipur Police apprehended two operatives of the proscribed outfit KCP (PWG) from Guwahati, Assam, and formally arrested them in connection with an FIR case in Imphal East.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Meishnam Bungomacha Singh alias Lakpa, a resident of Haotak Tampha Khunou, Wangoo Keirap Moirang, Bishnupur District, and Tekcham Ibomcha Singh (42) from Pukhao Laipham Makha Leikai, Pukhao Ahallup, Imphal East. A team of Manipur Police brought them back from Gorchuk area under Gorchuk Police Station in Kamrup Metropolitan District, Guwahati, on Monday.

According to officials, the accused were actively involved in recruiting youth into the ranks of KCP (PWG). Their arrest follows the earlier apprehension of four extortionists belonging to the same outfit on March 15, 2025, from Andro, Imphal East. Among them, two had reportedly been recruited by the individuals arrested in Assam.

The Manipur Police continue to intensify efforts against militant networks operating in the state, focusing on dismantling recruitment operations and curbing extortion activities.