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Crime
Manipur Police Arrest KCP Member After IED Blast in Imphal East
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 01:38 PM
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Security forces in Manipur detained a member of the Kangleipak Communist Party following an improvised explosive device explosion in Imphal East district.
Security personnel in Manipur announced the arrest of a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) operative after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated in Imphal East district. The blast, which occurred earlier this week, caused damage to nearby property but no casualties were reported.
According to a statement from the Manipur police, the suspect was apprehended during a coordinated operation in the aftermath of the explosion. Officials said the individual was identified through forensic evidence and intelligence inputs linking him to the IED device.
The KCP, a banned insurgent outfit, has been under close surveillance for its involvement in several violent incidents across the state. This latest arrest is seen as part of a broader effort by security agencies to curb militant activities in the region.
Police have not disclosed the name of the arrested member, citing ongoing investigations. Further details are expected as the case proceeds through the judicial system.
According to a statement from the Manipur police, the suspect was apprehended during a coordinated operation in the aftermath of the explosion. Officials said the individual was identified through forensic evidence and intelligence inputs linking him to the IED device.
The KCP, a banned insurgent outfit, has been under close surveillance for its involvement in several violent incidents across the state. This latest arrest is seen as part of a broader effort by security agencies to curb militant activities in the region.
Police have not disclosed the name of the arrested member, citing ongoing investigations. Further details are expected as the case proceeds through the judicial system.