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Incidents and Statements involving People’s Liberation Army: 2015

Date

Place
Incident

Nature of incident

January 2

Ns

RPF claimed that two troopers of AR were killed in a bomb attack as a part of "Operation Jackal " launched by its armed wing, PLA on December 31, 2013. State Police have received report of explosion of two IEDs simultaneously on the road leading to Kotha in Chandel District, the area of occurrence as claimed by RPF's 'publicity secretary' Roben Khuman dispatched to the media in Imphal. However, Police have no report of any casualty. They said that the IEDs were triggered in the evening around 4 p.m. while troops of 24 AR based at Kotha village were on routine patrol duty.

Statement
January 2

Thoubal

SFs arrested a PLA militant, Maibam Kanta Singh alias Manisana (37), from the general area Heirok Part - II in Thoubal District.

Non-violent
January 20

NS

CorCom along with NDFB-IKS, KLO, ULFA-I ave called for a total shut down on January 26, the Republic Day of India.

Non-Violent
January 22

Thoubal

A combined team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles conducted cordon and search operations at Ngarouthel, Heirok Part - III in Thoubal District and arrested a PLA militant dentified as 'lance corporal' Khundongbam Somendro Singh alias Phamen. According to a statement issued by the Public Relation Office (PRO) of Police, investigations revealed that he came to Heirok Part - III, Ngarouthel Leikai to disturb the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations.

Non-Violent
January 26

NS

In view of the strike called by UNLF, KYKL , RPF markets, shops and business establishments were closed in most parts of the State. Transport services between Manipur and the neighbouring states were also cancelled in view of the strike.

Non-Violent
January 27

NS

RPF claimed that the serial blasts from January 20 to 26 was a part of boycott announced against the celebration of Republic Day , by CorCom , KLO , ULFA-I and NDFB-IKS.

Non-Violent
January 29

Wabagai Tera Pishak Mamang Leikai/ Thoubal

AR arrested a PLA militant identified as Wahengbam alias Danny from village of Wabagai Tera Pishak Mamang Leikai in Thoubal District.

Non-Violent
January 30

Dimapur

Dimapur Police stated that accidental IED explosion of Janaury 5 in Dimapur was committed by Manipur based PLA, identified as Maibam Biren Singh and Katuncha alias M Jiban Singh were have been arrested from undefined location in the Manipur and were taken to Dimapur.

Non-Violent
February 3

Uripok Tourangbam Leikai/Imphal West

PLA militant, identified as Ngangom Bulu alias Naocha Singh was arrested from Uripok Tourangbam Leikai in Imphal West. It was revealed that he had extorted money from the jewellery shops of Nagamapal in Imphal West for PLA.

Non-Violent
February 10

NS

RPF stated that the NSCN-IM is never considered as an enemy but it would counter any threat to Manipuri's unity through tough political and military strategies According to a statement of RPF issued by its 'publicity secretary' Roben Khuman the outfit is always ready to have talks with NSCN-IM, if the later wants. He also stated that killing of one cadre and injuring of few other cadres of NSCN-IM at Nambasi was an unfortunate incident. He said that RPF was preparing to carry out an attack on AR, however SFs stayed back at Nambasi School compound and NSCN-IM militants came towards the hiding position of RPF.

Statement
February 13

Waikhong Tangsham Leikai/Imphal West

A PLA militant, identified as 'major' Thounaojam Subhashchandra Singh alias Sanju alias Boney was arrested by SFs from Waikhong Tangsham Leikai area in Imphal West.

Non-Violent
February 24 Seijang/ Imphal East

PLA militant identified as Rajkumar Nanaobi alias Jotin Sana alias Shatakpa Sana was arrested from area of Seijang of Imphal East.

Non-Violent
February 24 Wabagai Kadajit/ Thoubal

In another operation a PLA militant, identified as 'lance corporal' M Ibochouba alias Anand was arrested by SFs

Non-Violent
February 24 NS

PLA observed its 36th raising day

Non-Violent
February 24 NS

PLA rejected the idea of division of the state on ethnic lines.

Statement
March 5

Khunpham/Bishnupur

SFs conducted search operation at Leimapok-pam Khunpham area in Bishnupur District and arrested a PLA militant, identified as Nongmaithem Nanoa Singh alias Raju. Investigation reveals that he was collecting information about the movement of security personnel operating in Bishnupur and planned to ambush them.

Non-Violent
March 6

Satang/ Imphal East

PLA attacked AR troopers at a place in Satang village near Border Pillar 81 in Imphal East.

Violent
March 10

NS

RPF the State Home Minister, Gaikhangam, for claiming that they were behind the February 5 morning bomb blast near Nambasi in Ukhrul.

Statement
March 13

NS

MHA was likely to reject any more extension of cease-fire agreement with NSCN-K. GoI also believed to be upset over a report that other insurgent groups such as PLA were "getting shelter and allowed to roam freely in the Khaplang domain in Myanmar.

Non-Violent
March 13

Langjing/Imphal West

SFs arrested a PLA cadre, Wangkhem Bisma alias Jiban Singh at Langjing area in Imphal West District.

Non-Violent
March 13

Imphal East

SFs arrested a PLA militant, identified as Nahakpam Maipaksana Meitei alias Luwang, from an unspecified location in Imphal East

Non-Violent
March 17

KhuraiLamlong Bazar/ Imphal East

SFs arrested an RPF militant, identified as 'lance corporal' Pangam-bam Rajesh Singh alias Kwakpa, from Khurai Lamlong Bazar in Imphal East. Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion

Non-Violent
March 27 NS

KYKL, ULFA , PLA, KCP are helping NDFB-IKS, ULFA-I and KLO movement of men, material, infiltration and exfilaration.

Statement
March 29

NS

CorCom in a press statement said that NSCN-K has taken the right decision by abrogating the cease fire agreement with GoI. It stated that "The decision taken by the NSCN-K under the leadership of S.S. Khaplang to abrogate the 14-year ceasefire with the Centre is a right step.

Statement
March 31 Ukhrul

Two AR troopers identified as Havildar NK Dolly and Havildar BN Kshetri were killed and another trooper identified as Rifleman GD Shastra was wounded , and an unidentified PLA militant was killed in an encounter at a place between Kamjong and Kongkan villages in Ukhrul.

Violent
April 1 NS

Five PLA militants were arrested in March.

Non-Violent
April 1 NS

RPF claimed that PLA eliminated four troopers of 44 Assam Rifles and wounded several others in the ambush on March 31. It also added that 'sergeant' Prem was killed in the encounter. PF also stated that assault was carried out by team of 'tactical command'.

Statement
April 3 NS

RPF condoled the death of 'sergeant' Prem who was killed in an encounter with AR in Ukhrul District.

Non-Violent
April 6

Ngariyan Chingjin/Thoubal

Combined team of Thoubal District Police and AR arrested a PLA militant identified as Ayekpam Basan-ta Meitei alias Boyai alias Naobi, from Ngariyan Chingjin in Thoubal District.

Non-Violent
April 12

Pheijaleitong/Imphal West

PLA/RPF OGW, Thongam Ipi Singh was arrested from his residence at Thongju Part-I, Pheijaleitong in Imphal West District.

Non-Violent
April 12

Thongju Part-I/ Imphal West

OGW of PLA/RPF was arrested from his residence at Thongju Part-I, Pheijaleitong in Imphal West.

Non-Violent
April 23

Myanmar

As many as nine North East militant groups, including CorCom have formed a joint front, UNLFW in Myanmar.

Non-Violent
May 2

Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai/Imphal West

Imphal West police Commandos arrested a PLA militant identified as Laishram Tondon Singh alias Ingoba at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West. Investigation revealed that he had extorted a huge amount of money for party fund

Non-Violent
May 17

Moreh/Chandel

SFs arrested a PLA militant, identified as Mayanglambam Nganthoi Meitei alias Chinglen Nganba alias Romeshrom near Sunrise Club in Moreh in Chandel District.

Non-Violent
May 24

Salam Mamang Lekai /Imphal West

PLA militant identified as Yumnam Dinamnai alias Tangang Singh was arrested from Salam Mamang Lekai in Imphal West

Non-Violent
May 24

Ithing/ Bishnupur

An OGW of PLA identified as Khwairakpam Ranjit Meitei alias Pakchao was arrested at Ithing area in Bishnupur. Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion.

Non-Violent
May 26

Waheng Khuman/ Imphal West

SFs arrested a PLA militant Kangujam Bir Singh from Waheng Khuman in Imphal West District. A 9 mm pistol along with a magazine and two live rounds were recovered from him.

Non-Violent
June 1

Ukhrul

Two AR personnel sustained injuries in an explosion when suspected PLA militants laid an ambush at a place located in between Makan and Ahsang Khullen in Ukhrul District. The injured have been identified as Rifleman Rakesh and and Rifleman Mustakin.

Violent
June 2

NS

RPF claimed responsibility for ambush on AR on June 1 in Ukhrul District. RPF 'publicity secretary' Roben Khuman claimed that the ambush was carried out by its "Technical Command'

Statement
June 6

Ningthoukhong/Bishnupur

PLA militant identified as Laishram Mahesh Singh alias Pukchel was arrested from Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur.

Non-Violent
June 7

NS

Government official stated that "Over the years, AR has not been that effective in containing cross-border smuggling and infiltration attempts by insurgent groups such as NSCN-K, UNLF, PLA, PREPAK.

Statement
June 9

NS

According to the initial plan, the UNLFW was supposed to be the common platform of all NE militant outfits, including CorCom. CorCom hasn't joined the UNLFW but Khaplang managed to get on board the two CorCom groups KYKL and KCP for June 4 ambush.

Non-Violent
June 10

NS

RPF has refuted the news reports that the Army's Special Forces carried out a surgical strike hitting back at those rebels believed to be responsible for the June 4 ambush.

Statement
June 11

NS

Among other militant groups, PLA has bases in Myanmar. The camps are located from Upper MNHs in Sagaing region on Arunachal-Myanmar border till Rakhine state.

Non-Violent
June 11

NS

Intelligence reports also reveal that while NSCN-K claimed that it carried out the June 4 attack ambush along with KYKL and KCP, the latter two outfits have been suspended from the joint group CorCom. from June 5.

Non-Violent
June 11

NS

Indian intelligence had reported since at least 2010 the Onzia camp used to house the so-called 253 Mobile Battalion of PLA. The camp, Manipur Police sources said, operated mainly to extort funds from traffickers and traders.

Statement
June 12

NS

It has been estimated that PLA and MNRF sustained 68 casualties during the cross Border raid in Myanmar by Indian Army.

Non-Violent
June 16

Leitanpokpi/ Senapati

A militant identified as Maipaksana of PLA was arrested from Leitanpokpi village of Senapati District.

Non-Violent
June 17

NS

PLA leadership includes its 'president', 'lieutenant general' Gen Irengban Chaoren alias Bhorot, 'vice-president' and 'army chief' M M Ngouba alias Prabin Sharma and 'general secretary' Sanasam Gunen alias Phalguni. All three are originally residents of Kwakeithel, Imphal.

Non-Violent
June 19

Kodompokpi Mamang Leikai/Bishnupur

A RPF/PLA militant, identified as Namoijam Jemkanta Singh alias Nanao was arrested at Kodompokpi Mamang Leikai in Bishnupur. One 9mm pistol along with three live rounds was recovered from him.

Non-Violent
June 20

Moirang Khunou/Bishnupur

PLA militant identified as 'sergeant major' Ningthoujam Dhamen Singh alias Tamlen was arrested during a search operation at Moirang Khunou area in Bishnupur.

Non-Violent
July 29

CMC Hospital Koirengei/Imphal East

A PLA militant identified as 'senior lieutenant' Hijam Premjit alias Jingboi was arrested near CMC Hospital Koirengei in Imphal East District.

Non-Violent
July 30

Paona Bazar/Imphal West

A PLA militant as Khadangbam Kala alias Kaka Meitei was arrested from Paona Bazar in Imphal West.

Non-Violent
August 13

Wangkhei Pukhrabam Leikai / Imphal East District / Manipur

A combined team of Imphal West and Imphal East Districts commandos on arrested a cadre of PLA while conducting frisking and checking at Wangkhei Pukhrabam Leikai in Imphal East District of Manipur. Police said that he was involved in serving demand letters to various Government offices, general public and businessmen. Some incriminating documents were also seized from the possession of the arrested militant.

Non-violent
August 23

NS

Four PLA militants were arrested in Manipur in August.

Non-Violent
August 25 Wangjing/ Thoubal

A women militant of PLA at Wangjing area in Thoubal District, identified as Elangbam Ningol Anita Devi.

Non-Violent
August 25 Pangei Bazar/ Imphal West

PLA militant, identified as 'lance corporal' Sanasam Birchandra alias Ibungo was arrested from area of Pangei Bazar in Imphal West.

Non-Violent
September 4

Kameng/ Imphal East

A PLA militant, identified as Meisnam Thoiba Singh alias Lucky was arrested from Kameng in Imphal East District.

Non-Violent
September 5

Chandel

Three RPF militants were killed in an encounter 5 along the Indo-Myanmar border in Chandel District.

Violent
September 6

Chandel

The dead militants were identified as 'second lieutenant' Amar (Kangjam Romi), 'sergeant' Shyam (Tongbram Sama-nanda) and 'corporal' Andy (Chongtham Nabanta).

Non-Violent
September 7

Imphal East

A PLA militant, identified as Jisham Jiram Singh alias John was arrested from Imphal East.

Non-Violent
September 13

Muttum Phibou/Imphal West

A PLA militant 'lance corporal' Kharibam Nimai alias Anal was arrested from Muttum Phibou in Imphal West District.

Non-Violent
September 17

Imphal West

Combined team of Bishnupur District Police commandos and Imphal West District Police commandos conducted a search operation and arrested two RPF/PLA cadres, identified as 'Sgt Maj' Kabrabam Lele alias Kanta alias Ranbir and Salam (N) Kabrabam (O) Pradita Devi alias Den from Imphal West District.

Upon their disclosure, another RPF/PLA cadre namely Thoudam (N) Oinam (O) Victoria Devi alias Thoicha was arrested from Kwakeithel Moirang Purel in Imphal West District. Incriminating articles were also recovered from their possession. Investigation revealed that they were involved in extortion of money from Pradhans and Government officials of Bishnupur District.

Non-violent
September 22

Manipur

AR in coordination with Police forces of Manipur killed three militants, arrested 40 UG cadres and three OGW and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition in last 45 days in the state, an AR release said. During the counter insurgency operation, from August 1 to September 15 last, three cadre of PLA were killed, the AR release said. Seven cadres of UNLF, seven cadres of NSCN-K, five cadres of PREPAK-Pro, six cadres of PREPAK, four cadres of PLA, eight cadres of KYKL, one cadre of ZUF, one cadre of KCP, one cadre of Vice-Chairman faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-VC) and three 'overground' cadres of UNLF, PREPAK and KYKL each were arrested, the release added. The release further said arms and ammunition including one AK-47 rifle, two 7.62 mm A-1 Rifle, one 9 mm carbine machine gun, four 9 mm pistol, one lathod gun with three lathod shells, one country made 12 bore single barrel rifle, 8 IEDs, two Chinese hand grenades and other assorted ammunition were recovered.

Statement
September 24

Wangoo Awang Leikai / Thoubal District

A cadre of the RPF/PLA identified as Cpl, Sanasam Ojit Singh alias Thomson (30) was arrested by troops of the 22 AR of 28 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of IGAR-S from the area of Wangoo Awang Leikai in Thoubal District. According to the AR, the cadre was "in the area to carry out prejudicial activities as per the orders from Commanders of PLA/RPF from Myanmar." He was handed over to the Sugnu Police Station in the District.

Non-Violent
September 27

Charangpat area / Thoubal District

Troops of AR under the aegis of headquarters of IGAR-S along with State Police forces launched various Counter Insurgency operations in different parts of Manipur and arrested four UG cadres including two cadres of UNLF and one each of PLA and NSCN-K. In first operation, troops of the 2 AR of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of IGAR-S along with Thoubal Police commandos launched a joint operation in Charangpat area in Thoubal District and arrested one PLA cadre, identified as No 1808, SS Sgt Kangabam Ibomcha alias Rajesh Meitei (33) of Jiribam Dibong Khunou. He revealed that he had undergone training near Churachandpur and presently he is working under Deputy Bureau Secretary in-Charge SS Lt Col Jibon of PLA and was instructed by him to organise recruitment of youth for PLA and improving Public Relationship for the outfit PLA with the local Meira Paibis and frontal organisations. He also revealed that he came from Myanmar to carry out recruitment for PLA and also to monitor movement of security forces.

Non-Violent
October 13 Bishnupur bazar / Bishnupur District

A combined team of District Police commando and 2/5 GR arrested a PLA cadre while conducting a search operation at Bishnupur bazar in Bishnupur District. According to a statement issued by the PRO of Police Department, the arrested PLA cadre has been identified as 'sergeant' Moirangthem Maipak Singh alias Priyo (30) of Moirang Khunou Makha Leikai.

Non-Violent
October 13 Wangjing / Thoubal

Troops of 2 AR of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of IGAR-S along with Thoubal Police commandos launched a joint operation at Wangjing market and arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Nongmaithem Naocha Singh (26) of Heirok Part-III. Nongmaithem revealed that he is working under one Manimohon of PLA, said a press release issued by PRO of headquarters of IGAR-S. In a follow-up operation, another PLA cadre, identified as Phuritsabam Manimohon Meitei (43) of Salungpham Kangthokchao Maning Leikai, was arrested by the same SF team from Salungpham Makha Leikai the same day. Phuritsabam said that he has been working under the command of 'sergeant' Thouba of PLA, added the press release.

Non-Violent
October 26 Ukhrul District

A JCO of AR was killed and an unspecified number of the personnel were injured in an ambush by suspected PLA at the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur's Ukhrul District. Police sources said the ambush took place at Khokai village where the AR was on patrol duty. The suspected militants first detonated two IEDs and when the 44 AR personnel rushed to the spot, attacked them with sophisticated weapons. The JCO, whose identity is yet to be disclosed by AR, died on the spot. Police said the details were yet to be known as Khokai is a remote village from the Kamjong sub-division headquarters.

Non-Violent
November 2 Zou Veng / Churachandpur District

Based on a specific input regarding the presence of a PLA cadre, troops of Red Shield Division arrested the PLA cadre from Zou Veng in Churachandpur District. The PLA cadre was identified as 'self styled Pvt' Mayanglambam Tomba Singh alias Ton alias Nongnanlakpa (27) of Tuibong in the District.

Non-Violent
November 6

Singjamei Chinga Mathak Yumnam Leikai / Imphal West District

A team of District Police commando, Imphal West arrested one over ground cadre of KCP-N, identified as Lourembam Robinson Singh (35) from his residence at Singjamei Chinga Mathak Yumnam Leikai. Investigation revealed that he was earlier arrested in 2010 for being a cadre of PLA and again arrested in 2014 as over ground worker of UNLF.

Non-Violent
December 19

Chandel District

RPF claimed causing casualty to India SF in an attack by its armed PLA cadres. On December 17, a column of 21 AR was under attack by armed militants in Chandel District. The attack took place between Ishi and Khumulian villages under Chakpikarong Police Station was performed by cadres of PLA using grenade launchers, RPG etc., a statement of the RPF dispatched to the media claimed. Casualties were inflicted to the Indian occupational force, it added. Cadres of 252 Mobile Battalion of the PLA performed the attack which the strategy was prepared by 'Chief of Army Staff' of the outfit, the statement said that extended gratitude to the cadres involved in the attack. The attack was part of RPF's campaign against the torture being meted out by the Indian SF towards the innocent people of the area, it added.

Statement
December 28

Pangei / Imphal East District

Based on specific intelligence regarding movement of an UG cadre, troops of the 45 AR of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of IGAR-S established a vehicle check post in general area of Pangei in Imphal East District and arrested one PLA cadre. The arrestee was identified as No 2845, 'lance corporal' L Rupachandra alias Tanison (28) of Tentha Khunou in Thoubal District, later was handed over to Heingang Police Station.

Non-Violent

 

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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