Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited the Sinai Camp in Kangpokpi district following the arrest of 17 individuals for impersonating registered cadres. The high-level visit took place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the designated camp located in Khongbal Kuki village. The site was secured by joint security forces including the Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and CRPF.
Security forces secured the site following the arrest of 17 individuals on October 24 for allegedly using false identities. The Chief Minister was accompanied by MLA Thokchom Radheshyam Singh to inspect the facility and engage with security personnel.
Authorities recovered 24 firearms, 38 magazines, ammunition, explosives, and wireless communication equipment during the operation. While the camp officially houses about 150 cadres, authorities only found the 17 suspects present during the raid. This followed the killing of three firewood collectors in Nongshum.
Chief Minister Singh called for an end to the gun culture and emphasized that lasting peace cannot be realized amidst violence. He urged security forces to exercise maximum caution during search operations to protect innocent civilians.
The 17 arrested individuals include eight members linked to the Kuki National Army and nine to the Kuki Liberation Army. They remain in police custody until October 31 under charges including the Arms Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as reported by
ANI and
UNI.
