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Incidents and Statments Peoples
Liberation Army: 2000-2012
2012
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December 18: The CPI-Maoist had
been procuring Chinese arms and communication equipment from PLA
via Myanmar and routing it to Kolkata through Guwahati between 2006
and 2011, a supplementary chargesheet filed by the NIA in the CPI-Maoist-PLA
nexus case has revealed. The charge-sheet has been filed against
Maoist leaders Pallab Borborah, Indranil Chanda and PLA's External
Affairs Chief Asem Ibotombi Singh alias Angou, who were all
arrested in 2012 from Assam, Kolkata and Odisha, respectively. According
to the charge-sheet, all the communication equipment recovered from
the Maoists have made-in-China marks, while arms recovered from
PLA members too belonged to Chinese brands. The accused are alleged
have played a significant role in training of Maoists by PLA in
Jharkhand's Saranda forests apart from procurement of arms and communication
equipment.
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December 9: Two BSF personnel sustained
injuries when a car fitted bomb exploded at Koubru Leikha along
National Highway-2 under Sapermaina Police Station in Senapati District.
The spot where the bomb blast occurred is located at about 25 kilometres
from Imphal. The injured personnel have been identified as constables
T Anand Raj of Tamil Nadu and Abdul Rajaq of West Bengal. Two suspects
have been detained for interrogation in connection with the incident.
The Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing) in a statement claimed
that two PLA cadres involved in the blast have been arrested. The
two persons have been identified as T Suranjoy Singh and T Somendro
Singh of Imphal East.
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November 29: SFs arrested three militants of PLA
from Mongsanggei near TS Paul College Gate in Imphal West District.
The arrested militants were identified as Salam Singhajit alias
Tamotombi Singh (33), Laishram Sunil Singh (27) and Naorem Nitinkumar
alias Maipak alias Mangal (37).
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November 25: SFs arrested one militant
of the PLA identified as Devendra Thongbra (53). A sum of INR 250,000
lakh was recovered from him.
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November 6: RPF compared NIA to
a newborn baby. This was in a reaction to news reports about Central
Government asking NIA to crack down on RPF. The report quoting official
source said, that the Union Home Ministry vide order number F. No
8/38/2009-NE-I (IS.IV) had entrusted NIA with the task of busting
the well-organised network of RPF in Manipur and beyond.
A team of East commandos arrested
a PLA cadre, identified as Seilal Khongsai. One pistol and explosive
material with detonators were seized from his possession.
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November 5: Dead body of a one Hijam
Babu, identified later to be that of the Imphal East 'secretary'
of the PLA, was found from Ukhrul District. Locals say that Hijam
Babu was arrested from his locality on November 2 by Imphal East
Police commandos. His dead body was recovered from near Lunghar
village about 25 kilometers northeast of Ukhrul Police Station along
the Jessami road.
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November 2: Security Forces arrested
one-woman activist of PLA in Wangoo Sabal area in Bishnupur District.
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October 24: On the United Nations
Day, the RPF, the political wing of PLA has called upon all the
people of Manipur to unmask the alleged double-standard policy of
the Government of India, and at the same time put forward Manipur's
stance for self-determination.
SFs arrested one PLA cadre identified
as Kshetrimayum David Singh alias Ranjan from Sawombung Bazar near
waiting shed in Imphal East District. One .9 mm Pistol loaded with
four live rounds in the magazine was recovered from his possession.
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October 21: In line with its earlier
ultimatum to release all outsiders staying on rent in the State
by December 31, the CorCom (Coordination Committee of seven militant
outfits) has published a booklet listing the houses and areas where
rooms/houses have been put out on rent to outsiders.
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October 19: SFs arrested one suspected
PLA cadre, identified as Taorem Priyobrata alias Clington
from Patsoi area in Imphal West District.
One 'finance secretary' of PLA identified
as Nongthombam Amit Meitei alias Ayangba, Imphal division was
also arrested by Red Shield Division when he had gone to Ningthoukhong
market for extortion activities.
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October 16: Imphal East District
Police also arrested one PLA cadre, identified as Loureembam Robinson
Singh alias Benin alias Sanatomba, from Wangkhei near
Eden English School, who has involved in various extortion activities
and transportation of arms from place to place. The Police recovered
one scooter with one demand note signed by one Santomba Meitei from
him.
The RPF, the political wing of PLA
has claimed to trigger an IED explosion at Khordak under Imphal West
District on October 15 in which one Assam Rifle was injured.
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October 14: The 18 hour general
strike called by the CorCom, Coordination Committee of seven militant
groups, against the 'annexation' of Manipur by India on October
15, 1949 started at 12 midnight.
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October 10: Denouncing the October
15, 1949 'Merger Agreement' which marked the inclusion of then independent
Manipur as an entity of India, the CorCom, coordination committee
of seven militant groups, has declared that an 18 hour general strike
would be observed from October 14 midnight throughout Manipur. A
CorCom statement issued on October 10 by its Media Coordinator H
Poirei stated that October 15 will also be observed as 'National
Black Day' and urged all concerned to cease all form of entertainment,
sports, commercial or institutional activities during the strike
period.
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October 8: PLA has launched another
IED attack on AR personnel at around 6.30 am on October 8 at Khumbong-Moidangpok
junction near Leirembi Lampak in Imphal West. A Police source said
a high intensity explosive was triggered just when a convoy team
of 28 AR stationed at 9 Sector Headquarters at New Keithelmanbi
crossed the area in the morning.
SFs arrested two PLA cadres including
a woman along with explosives during a search operation at Thoubal
Bazar.
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October 5: SFs arrested two PLA
cadres from a place near Naukhong Wakchinglok under Thoubal District.
The arrested militants were identified as Laolinmol Vaiphei alias
Momoi alias Moi and Mangleanlal Vaiphei.
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October 3: The RPF has denied any
relationship between the outfit and two individuals reportedly arrested
by Security Force personnel from Andro Khunou Torongthel area (September
28) and near Emoinu English School, Jiribam (Sept 30). Neither Phanjoubam
Lalita Devi nor Usham Dilipkumar have no relationship whatsoever
with the RPF or its armed wing PLA, clarified RPF's Department of
Publicity chief Taohangsu Heiremcha.
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September 28: Atom Bungo alias Lanmei
who was reportedly arrested from Pheidinga Keithel on September
26 is not a cadre of the PLA, said a statement of the outfit. The
statement said that the said man had been dismissed from the party
on June 13, 2008 following his personal health problem.
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September 27: SFs arrested a PLA
woman cadre, identified as Phanjoubam Ongbi Lalita Devi, at Andro
Khunou Torongthel area. A Police source said that the woman cadre
works under the command of one Sharat alias Peacock Sharat
of Andro Lupaochum Village. She has been actively involved in passing
information about the movement of SFs to the outfit. One mobile
handset was recovered from her possession.
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September 26:A total of 114 militants
belonging to different outfits surrendered with arms before Chief
Minister O Ibobi and other dignitaries at the headquarters of Inspector
General, Assam Rifles (South) at Mantripukhri in Imphal East.
SFs arrested a PLA militant, identified
as 'Lance Corporal' Atom Bungo alias Lammei (33), during a search
operation at Pheidinga Bazar.
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September 25: The 34th foundation
day of the PLA was celebrated at the outfit's general headquarters,
tactical command, strategic command as well as unit, department
and station bases, said a statement issued by RPF's publicity secretary
T Leisemba.
RPF, Irengbam Chaoren has stated that,
no negotiated agreement under the Indian constitution could settle
the sovereignty issues of the region. In a message on the occasion
of the 34th Foundation Day on September 25 of the PLA, the armed wing
of the outfit, the RPF leader has asked all groups involved in the
present peace process to come back and once again join the struggle
against colonial rule.
He further asserted that the agreement
signed on July 19, 2010 by India with JOGPL, headquartered at Netherlands
and based at Noida for extraction of oil from Manipur without knowledge
of the people is continuation of India's coercive rule.
A press release issued by the RPF-political
wing of PLA Secretary Publicity, T Leisemba had claimed that the Indian
regime in cahoots with the State Government has made all preparations
to stage another surrender drama in the next couple of days. They
alleged that the Indian military, particularly Assam Rifles have been
working through their agents to mobilise former revolutionary cadres
who have retired to civilian life due to health condition or other
compelling factors as well as militant cadres out on bail. Those who
refuse to take part in the surrender drama are being threatened saying
that they would be killed any time.
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September 24: Discovering the presence
of militants in Nungaipokpi area of Imphal East District, SFs launched
operation in the area and arrested one PLA cadre, identified as
Skanta alias Mutum Singh.
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September 23: IED explosions continue
in the State as a powerful remote controlled IED was triggered off
at Khuningthek Canal under Yairipok Police Station of Imphal East.
However, there were no casualties during the explosion.
Before the blast, a combined team
of the Security Forces conducted a cordon and search operation from
the area in the early morning in which three PLA cadres were arrested
during the combing operation along with the outfit's flag. The arrested
persons were identified as Sharungbam Thoiba Meitei, Mutum Shanta
Singh and Yumkhaibam Chaothoi Singh.
The RPF, the political wing of PLA
has claimed its hand in the explosion. According to a statement issued
by the publicity chief of the outfit, Taohangsu Heiremcha, the explosion
was carried out by a team of special warfare group of PLA, the armed
wing of RPF. The outfit however clarified that the blast was planted
to attack the Central forces not State forces.
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September 15: The Manipur based
PLA has given bomb assembling and handling training to the cadres
belonging to Assam based ULFA-ATF led by Paresh Baruah, with an
aim to strengthen the outfit's military power after its former 'chairman'
Arabinda Rajkhowa and his faction parted ways to hold peace talks
with the Centre.
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September 14: Continuing with the
recent spree of bomb attacks targeting military personnel, another
bomb exploded at Heirok Part II, Ningthoujam Leikai (Thoubal District)
near the residence of Education Minister Moirangthem Okendro at
about 4.20 pm, injuring BSF personnel. The RPF, the political wing
of PLA has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack.
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September 13: PLA militants attacked
the Imphal office of RAW with an IED. However, there were no reports
of any injuries. The RAW office is in a high security area right
next to Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District. 'Publicity
secretary' of the RPF ,the political front of PLA, T. Leisemba,
issued a statement that claimed the attack was to demonstrate that
the party was closely monitoring activities of the agency in the
State.
SFs arrested 'Lieutenant' identified
as Salam Bikram Singh of PLA, one of the cadres involved in IED blast
carried out at Kumbi against the SFs on September 9.
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September 10: The Red Shield Division
has clarified that one JCO of Assam Rifles died while another eight
suffered minor injuries in the IED blast triggered by PLA at Moirang
Kampu. A press release issued by them rebutted the claim of PLA
that four personnel were killed.
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September 9: PLA claimed responsibility
for the bomb attack at Moirang-Kumbi road, the RPF, the political
wing of PLA speculated that four Indian military personnel were
expected to have been killed while many others sustained grievous
injuries. Claiming that the bomb was a very powerful explosive,
the outfit asserted that the death toll is expected to rise in the
next couple of days.
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September 6: United Front formed
by northeastern militants in Myanmar and resurgence of their activities
in Bangladesh was on the agenda of a three-day annual DGP Conference
that began in New Delhi.
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September 5: Giving the ultimatum
to all outsiders to leave Manipur as well to check the influx of
migrants, the CorCom, the umbrella body of seven militant outfits
has laid down that no one should rent out dwelling places to outsiders,
hire the service of migrant workers and engage them in business
transactions.
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September 4: Recovery of sophisticated
M16 rifles, the primary weapon of U.S. armed forces, and other modern
arms and ammunition from Maoists in Jharkhand a few days back has
set the alarm bells ringing in the MHA as it indicates the opening
of "the northeast arms supply route" to left-wing extremists. Stating
that soon a full-fledged inquiry would be initiated by the NIA into
the inter-State nexus, and the international links, a senior MHA
official said there were reports of Maoists approaching the Manipur-based
PLA for sourcing sophisticated arms and ammunition to take on the
security forces that have been acquiring modern arms themselves.
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September 3: A top cadre of the
Manipur based PLA identified as one 'lieutenant' Athokpam Surchandra
alias Ningthou was arrested by a team of the BSF from Shillong
in East Khasi Hills District.
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September 1: SFs arrested a person
identifying as Lourembam Tomba Singh of Keinou Thongkha involved
in extortion on behalf of PLA. Later, he was handed over to Bishnupur
Police.
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August 30: SFs arrested one PLA
cadre identified as 'Captain' Sarangthem Jayenta alias Vicky
from Guwahati Airport.
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August 17: The coordination committee
of 7 Manipur based insurgent groups (CorCom) has declared that the
people of Manipur are not Indians, were never Indians and will never
be Indians. Taking strong exception to an editorial comment of a
local daily lamenting the lack of public participation in Independence
Day celebrations in the state the Corcom statement accused the daily
of trying to be a mouthpiece of the colonial masters.
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August 16: CorCom of seven militant
outfits has claimed its hand in the series of bomb explosions which
rocked the State on August 15 where two people were injured. According
to a statement of the CorCom, the four explosions at near the Thoubal
Mela ground (7:30am), Sagolband Salam Leikai (9 am), Telipati along
the Imphal River (9:30am) and Mahabali village (10:30am) are part
of its general strike in boycott of the Indian Independence.
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August 13: The CorCom of seven valley
based militant groups have condemned the bomb attack allegedly carried
out by a KYKL-MDF at the residence of AMWJU president A Mobi at
about 8.30pm of August 11.
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August 12: SFs arrested a PLA militant
identified as Wahengbam Malemnganba Luwang (31), from Trongloubi
area of Bishnupur District. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol along
with a magazine containing three live rounds.
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August 11: Major militant formations
operating in the Northeast called for a general strike on August
15 to boycott Independence Day celebration. However, during the
strike, essential services, emergency measures, media and religious
activities will be exempted. The militant formations that has called
for a general strike, include CorCom of seven rebel organizations
HNLC, KLO, NDFB, NLFT and ULFA-ATF.
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August 10: CorCom, the conglomerate
body of seven militant outfits namely KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-Pro,
RPF, UNLF and UPPK, has saluted the martyrs of the Anglo-Manipur
War, 1891 on the occasion of Patriots Day (August 13).
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August 6: SFs arrested one militant
of PLA, Lairenjam Basanta Singh (47), from Konjeng Leikai near YDO
Ground in Imphal West District. SFs recovered one .9mm pistol with
four live rounds and five rounds of AK ammunition from his possession.
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August 2: RPF has claimed responsibility
for the attack on Assam Rifles troops at Khoibu Centre, Chandel
District in the afternoon of July 29. The attack was carried out
by a special team of PLA's Tactical Command, said a press release
issued by the outfit's Department of Publicity chief Taohangsu Heiremcha.
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July 29: Three persons were injured
in a fierce gunfight between the personnel of AR and suspected cadres
of PLA at Khoibu Centre under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel
District. Two AR personnel and one civilian sustained bullet injuries
during the gunfight. A house was also reportedly destroyed by a
lethod bomb.
Three persons including one civilian
and AR jawans who were injured in an encounter with the PLA were identified
but two women of the village where the encounter took place are still
missing, said police source. The three persons were identified as
L.Singh and RS. Singh of 24 AR posted at Tengnoupal, they were admitted
at Leimakhong AR Hospital, and the civilian identified as Touthang
Mocha Khoibu (50) of Bijang village, Chandel District, have been admitted
at RIMS. The encounter occurred at Khoibu Centre under Tengnoupal
Police Station in Chandel District.
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July 5: Some movements of personnel
of the Myanmar Army have been noticed in the areas where most of
the militant groups of North East have their bases in the neighbouring
country recently. However, no operation has yet been launched against
the militants. The news report further states that intelligence
inputs about attempts by the ULFA-ATF to strike before the Independence
Day celebrations and the Police have been alerted to frustrate any
such attempt. Sources revealed that the militants, who are now in
Assam, have been directed to indulge in acts of violence, but their
movements have been curbed due to operations by police and security
forces in upper Assam Districts.
Myanmar has agreed to ask the NSCN-K
to reduce strength of the Meitei militants to one-third of their current
strength. This could be seen as a move to moderate Myanmar's failure
to push out Manipur-based insurgents out of the country. The agreement
was reached at a meeting of Union ministry of home affairs officials
with a nine-member Myanmar delegation in Kolkata (West Bengal) on
June 26 and 27. Another commitment of this decision was made to Indian
officials in Myanmar on July 4, the source added.
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June 22: SFs arrested two cadres
of PLA identified as Khagembam Manglem alias Sunny Singh and Kakchingtabam
Ibechoubi Devi from near the entrance of Southern Ema Keithel No.
3 in Imphal West District. Two mobile handsets along with a sum
of INR 6,800 were seized from their possession.
SFs arrested one KCP and one PLA cadre
in Khangabok Part-II & III respectively in Thoubal District. They
have been identified as Laishram Shyam Kishore Singh of Khangabok
Part II and Khundrakpam Shyam alias Kanhai (37) of Khangabok
Part III. Two 7.65 mm pistols with magazines and three live rounds
were recovered from them.
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June 19: SFs arrested one alleged
cadre of the PLA from Aishi in Ukhrul District identified as 'lance
corporal' Bule Khetrimajum alias Lanpangba son of Modhu Singh
of Ramnagar, Srimangal District, Dhaka, Bangladesh. One .9mm pistol
was recovered from his possession.
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June 18: Lumpingning Kabui alias
Boy alias John who was reportedly arrested on June 16
at Khurai Popular School during an operation, is not related with
PLA, the proscribed outfit clarified. In a statement the outfit
said, Lumpingning Kabui was a former PLA 'lance corporal' but he
left the office of the Secretary Minority Affairs without taking
prior permission from the concerned authority since January 31,
2012.
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June 16: SFs also arrested one PLA
cadre identified as Lumpingning Kabui alias boy alias
John from Khurai Popular High School in Imphal East District. On
verification, he disclosed that he joined PLA organization in the
year 2007 through one Ricky of Lamsang and trained at Myanmar.
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May 30: NIA obtained seven-day custody
of 'external affairs wing chief', Asem Ibotombi Singh alias
Angou of Manipur based PLA for interrogation. Singh was arrested
in Odisha on May 28.
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May 29: Myanmar Government has ordered
Manipur-based militant outfits to shut their camps and training
facilities and leave its soil by 10th of June. Home Ministry official
sources said in New Delhi that the Myanmar Army's order was issued
on 24 May. There are 12 to 15 camps of Manipur based insurgent groups
like PLA and PREPAK across the Indo-Myanmar border where more than
2,000 armed cadres are taking shelter. The militants often come
to Manipur to carry out subversive activities and leave the State
to escape action by security agencies.
SFs arrested one Ngangom Jiten alias
Abung, a PLA suspect, from Kangvai Bazaar in Churachandpur District.
Police said Jiten was handed over to Moirang Police Station on May
30.
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May 25: Flatly rejecting the claim
that 'Colonel' Lily Leima and 'Captain' Memma were arrested by BSF
from Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya, the RPF, the political
wing of PLA has asserted that they have nothing to do with RPF/PLA.
Saying that the two women were petty traders struggling for their
livelihood, the outfit's Department of Publicity Chief Taohangsu
Heiremcha further clarified there are no two Lily Leima's in RPF
and the only Lily Leima is still with the outfit.
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May 24: Laiman Chandra Rani alias
Ibecha Devi, one of the three female cadres of Manipur-based militant
outfits arrested from Dawki while they were trying to infiltrate
into India from Bangladesh, belong to KYKL. Two children, Ibngo
(7) and Shamila (4) who were accompanying the three cadres were
also detained by the BSF. The cadres have confessed that they were
returning from their camp based at Khonagaon, Bangladesh and were
headed to Manipur. Earlier it was reported that one top PLA leader
has been arrested along with her two accomplices.
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May 23: A top PLA leader identified
as 'Colonel' Lily Leima has been arrested along with two accomplices
by the BSF while trying to cross over the border from Bangladesh
to India, according to reliable sources in Imphal (Manipur). The
other accomplices have been identified as LT Ibecha and one Mema,
the sources add. Sources said, Lily Leima was earlier handling the
publicity wing of the RPF, the political wing of PLA.
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May 21: The NIA has filed charge
sheet in a NIA special court in Guwahati against the three PLA militants
for imparting training and supplying arms and ammunition the Maoists.
The three PLA leaders against whom charge sheet was filed are PLA
'chief of external affairs department', N Dilip Singh alias
Wangba, Senjam Dhiren Singh and Raghu and K Arnold Singh.
SFs arrested a top cadre of PLA identified
as Munan alias Saddam Hussain (22) at Lamlong Keithel of Jiribam
in Imphal East District along with one .9mm pistol and 2 live rounds.
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May 16: RPF 'clarified' that Khumbongmayum
Nando alias Narayan (36, who was arrested by a joint team
of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police Commandos from Nongada Thongkhong
on May 13 has no relation, whatsoever with the RPF or its armed
wing PLA.
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May 13: SFs arrested one PLA cadre,
identified as 'corporal' Khumbongmayum Nando alias Naryan
in Nongda Thongkhong.
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May 2: Terming the home coming ceremony
as a 'forceful surrender of militants' staged by the O. Ibobi led
Government, the UNLF, RPF, the political wing of PLA and PREPAK
dismissed the surrender ceremony held at the Mantripukhri on April
30 where 103 militants belonging to different outfit reportedly
surrendered.
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May 1: SFs arrested one PLA cadre,
identified as 'lieutenant' Raj Kumar Moirengthem alias Gojen,
from Kakching Wairi Leisangthem Pareng in Thoubal District. One
.9mm pistol along with magazine and three 9mm live rounds was recovered
from him.
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April 30: 103 cadres belonging to
several militant outfits operating in the State and its neighboring
areas surrendered before the Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh during
a ceremony at Mantripukhri in Imphal West District along with their
weapons. The militants who surrendered include 22 cadres of the
UNLF, 20 of PULF, nine of KYKL, 14 of PREPAK, eight of KNLF, 10
of KCP, nine of PLA, four of UNPC, two of NSCN-IM, one each of NSCN-K,
UPPK and KRPA and two KRF.
Rahul, a class seven student of Don
Bosco, Chingmeirong who was allegedly abducted by a KCP on April 21
was released at Chandel District.
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April 23: The RPF said that Madan
Singh and S Brajakumar who were arrested on April 19 from Singjamei
Super Market do not belong to its armed wing PLA.
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April 21: SFs arrested a cadre of
the PLA, identified as Meisnam Korouhanba Luwang alias Korou,
from Keishamthong Bridge. He disclosed that he is working under
one Hussain of PLA since the last five months and he had extorted
money from various Government departments as well as businessmen
and transferred the same to Hussain of PLA for party fund. One mobile
handset and INR 90,000 were seized from his possession.
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April 19: Security agencies believe
tha the CPI-Maoist is making inroads into the North-East to gain
access to the arms market in the neighbouring Yunan province of
China and not with the aim of expanding their base. A MHA document
says Maoists are working in close association with the PLA of Manipur,
which also has a base in Myanmar. "The Maoists have been found carrying
Chinese-made arms, but we do not know yet whether they procured
the weapons directly from China or were supplied arms by north-eastern
militant outfits," the source said.
SFs arrested two cadres of PLA, identified
as Khangembam Madan Singh and Salam Brajakumar alias BK Singh,
from Singjamei Super Market. Madan disclosed that he is working under
the command of Suraj alias Manglem of PLA, for last three years and
he is distributing family maintenance money and their frontal organization
monthly expenditure. He further confessed that he is working as secretary
of 38 clubs Apunba Sangai Forum also disclosing that the Forum is
the frontal organization of PLA and working under its guidance. One
mobile handset and a sum of INR 11,000 were seized from him.
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April 18: A gun battle broke out
between troops of Assam Rifles and cadres of PLA, armed wing of
RPF, at Zou Khunou village of Singhat Sub-Division, Churachandpur
District. The encounter that lasted for 15-20 minutes occurred at
around 11.30am when the militants attacked the Army patrol party
firing uninterrupted gunshots. No casualties were reported in both
the incidents. The PLA, however, claimed three troopers might have
been killed or injured in the gun fight.
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April 17: Arnold alias Bekkon,
'captain' of PLA was sent to Guwahati Central Jail (Assam). Arnold
was arrested by NIA on April 2, 2012, from Siliguri in West Bengal
and had been under the custody of the investigating agency since
then. However, PLA had claimed that Arnold was a deserter.
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April 10: A woman identified as
Takhelambam Rajeshwari Devi who is also the President of All Manipur
Meira Paibi (torch-bearer) Association was arrested by a
team of Imphal West commandos from Lamshang areain Imphal west District.
She was said to have disclosed that she was sent to Kangchup/Lamshang
area to mobilise the public for offering floral tribute to the deceased
PLA cadres at Cheiraoching on April 13 under the direction of one
'Sergeant' Tesu of PLA.
SFs arrested a cadre of PLA, identified
as Heikrujam Joychandra Singh from Pheidinga Bridge in Imphal west
District. He disclosed that he was a cadre of the KCP-MC before he
defected to the PLA. He is also said to have disclosed that he is
working in the 'finance section' of the PLA.
SFs arrested three PLA cadres from
Meitei Lamkhai in Imphal West District. The arrested cadres have been
identified as Moirangthem Helendro, Khundrakpam Sanjit and Yumkhaibam
Rishikanta. The trio disclosed that they were working under one Biken
of PLA from the first week of March 2012. They were assigned to extort
money from the offices of Imphal Municipal Council (IMC), Education
Directorate, etc for party fund as instructed by Biken. Three mobile
phone handsets and three voters' identity cards were recovered and
seized from their possession.
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April 9: Imphal West District commandos
arrested one female cadre of PLA from her residence in the District
on April 9. Identifying the arrested woman as RK Landhoni Devi (57),
the SP said, Landhoni disclosed of working under one 'Lieutenant'
Kanan Devi, a women wing 'commander' of PLA for the last one year.
Two mobile handsets and INR 20,000 have reportedly been recovered
from her possession.
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April 8: SFs arrested a cadre of
PLA, identified as 'sergeant' Wahengbam dorendra, at Ningthangbam
under Jiribam Police station in Imphal East District on April 8.
One pistol and two live rounds were recovered from the house of
the cadre.
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April 7: NIA special court based
in Guwahati remanded arrested PLA militant, identified as Arnold
Singh alias Bekon, in the NIA's custody for 10 days. Singh
was arrested from Siliguri in West Bengal on April 2. Arnold Singh
is also a member of the PLA's 'external affairs' wing. Singh was
the leader of a four-member team that imparted arms training to
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) guerrillas in Saranda
forest in Jharkhand from September 11 to November 20 in 2010.
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April 3: SFs arrested one militant
each of the PLA and UNLF from Keinou village area of Bishnupur District.
While the PLA militant was identified as 'Lance Corporal' Premjit
alias Zauglem, the UNLF militant was identified as as 'Lance
Corporal' Soibam Inatombi alias Saranacha.
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April 2: NIA arrested a 'captain'
of PLA, identified as Beckon alias Arnold from Siliguri in
West Bengal. According to a source, he is related with the supply
of arms for the outfit.
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March 28: SFs arrested a suspected
linkman of PLA, identified as Ibota Singh (41), from the Borbill
village in the Lakhipur Sub-Division of Cachar District in Assam.
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March 26: SFs arrested two PLA cadres,
identified as Raghu Singh alias Ingouba and Mayana Lembam
Ibomcha Singh, from Leingongpokpi in Imphal East District.
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March 25: SFs arrested one alleged
PLA cadre, identified as 'captain' Ibocha Singh alias Khamba, from
Ward No 7 in the Moreh town of Chandel District. One M-20 pistol
with five live rounds was recovered from him.
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March 8: NIA has taken custody of
a 'captain' belonging to the PLA, identified as Dhiren Singh, to
interrogate him about the PLA links with CPI-Maoist. Special Task
Force of Kolkata Police had arrested Singh on February 4.
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February 27: SFs arrested a PLA
cadre, identified as Leiphrakpam Gopen alias Roshan alias
Khangba, in the area of Singda Bazaar in Imphal West District. He
revealed that he is working with PLA since 2008 under '2nd Lieutenant'
Ajit of Jiribam. One .9mm Pistol, three live rounds and one magazine
were recovered from the cadre.
The militant shot dead in the encounter
in Canchipur area of Imphal West District on February 26 has been
identified as one S. Nobin alias Naocha. Earlier he was arrested
by Police and sent to jail for being a PLA cadre before he was released
just about two months back.
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February 26: SFs arrested one PLA
cadre identified as Hidangmayum Jayenta alias Eton Sharma from Wangu
Terakhong area in Bishnupur District on February 26. He was actively
involved in recruitment, tax collection and extortion for the outfit
from Wangu area
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February 25: The RPF, the political
wing of PLA opposed the construction of Tipaimukh dam, saying it
would not benefit the people of Manipur. Irengbam Chaoren, president
of RPF, in his message to the people of Manipur on the occasion
of the outfit's Independence Demand Day, said, "There is no point
in reminding about suffering and losses caused by Loktak (power)
project. The same thing will happen with Tipaimukh project." The
RPF also expressed concern over large-scale influx of non-Manipuris,
which has "affected the demography" of the region. Chaoren described
formation of coordination committee (CorCom) by seven militant groups
of Manipur a "landmark" and said it would continue its struggle
with other groups in Manipur and neighbouring states for a common
goal. The CorCom was formed recently and it banned the ruling Congress
party from contesting in the January 28 State Assembly election.
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February 23: SFs arrested a PLA
cadre, identified as Asem Thoiba, from Kakwa bazaar in Imphal West
District. Police seized one IED along with an electronic detonator,
three Chinese hand grenades and a car from him.
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February 22: One Khangenbam Ranjit
who was from Wangjing in Bishnupur District clarified that Ranjit
was not related with the RPF and its armed wing PLA in any manner,
informed a statement issued by chief department of publicity of
the outfit, Taohangsu Heiremcha. It further said that Army's information
regarding the arrested person's involvement in the activities of
the group is baseless.
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February 19: SFs arrested one PLA
cadre identified as Khangembam Ranjit at Wangjing in Bishnupur District.
Five CDs and one mobile handset and INR 14, 215 were seized from
him.
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February 16: RPF has clarified that
Naobi, who surrendered on February 15 as a PLA cadre has no connection
with it or its armed outfit, the PLA.
SFs arrested PLA 'finance wing chief'
Kamjam Sarat Mongung (57) from a rented house at Usha Bazaar on the
outskirts of Agartala in West District. SFs recovered some secret
documents of PLA and mobile phone sets from him.
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February 15: Six cadres belonging
to three different outfits surrendered with arms at a ceremony held
at 116th battalion in Ningthoukhong of Bishnupur District. The surrendered
militants are 'lance corporal' Solendro alias Inaoton, Amarjit
alias Mangaljao, Thangcha alias Lupheng, 'corporal'
Tungdim Jangam alias Mangboi Zou, all belonging to UNLF,
and L Naobi of PLA and Hamish, 'publicity secretary' of PULF. The
cadres surrendered five pistols and one carbine along with assorted
ammunition.
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February 14: SFs arrested two PLA
cadres, 'lance corporals' Elangbam Surchandra alias Khanganba
Singh, and Ngangom Premkumar alias Lemba, from Nilakuthi
area in Imphal East District. Two mobile phones and live rounds
of ammos were recovered from their possession. Surchandra joined
the outfit in 2008 and trained in Myanmar while Premkumar joined
in 2007. Both of them were working under the command of '2nd Lieutenant'
Jayanta.
Following the interrogation of Surchandra,
two more cadres of the same outfit, Maibam Dhanabir, and 'sergeant'
Sanjenbam Sunita alias Lemchang Chanu, were arrested from Paona
Bazar and Uripok Tourangbam Leikai respectively in Imphal West District.
A mobile phone, four press release notes, two diaries and three M-16
live ammos and a hand bag were recovered from them. On verification,
Dhanabir and Sunita allegedly confessed that they were involved in
carrying out attacks on Congress candidates and workers and extortions.
The PLA has refuted any connection
whatsoever between the party and Seram Renubala and Keisham Ibeyaima
who were arrested on the charge of being PLA activists on February
11.
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February 13: SFs arrested one PLA
cadre, identified as 'lieutenant' Kharibam Rohindro alias
Mangoljao alias Wangamba, from Singjamei Bazar in Imphal
West District. The arrestee joined PLA in the month of June, 1996
and got basic training at Myanmar border.
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February 11: SFs arrest of two women
OGWs of the PLA, identified as Keisham Ibeyaima Devi and Thokchom
Seran Renubala, from Kumbi Kangjeibung area in Bishnupur District.
Both were working under the command of the outfit's 'Divisional
Force Commander' Khelemba.
SFs arrested a PLA militant identified
as M Romeo alias Rakesh in Jiribam in Imphal East.
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February 4: The STF of Kolkata Police
arrested a senior member of the RPF, the political wing of the Manipur-based
PLA from the Maidan area in Kolkata, for his alleged links with
the CPI-Maoist in West Bengal. Dhiren Singh alias Raghu alias
Macha (37), was living in South Kolkata posing as a medical representative,
an unnamed senior STF officer said. The Police recovered 30 rounds
of live cartridges of 7.62 bore from him. "He was supplying arms
and sophisticated communication sets to Maoists for the past two
years," the officer said. "Dhiren is the self-styled captain of
the PLA. He had been travelling across West Bengal, Jharkhand and
Chhattisgarh for the past three years, with Kolkata as his base,
for fixing deals with the Maoists," an STF source said.
Four IEDs weighing 4.5 kilograms were
recovered by SFs in a follow up action to the arrest of an OWG of
the PLA. Gurumayum Khugamani Sharma alias Inao alias
Nanao alias Bimol was arrested from Southern side of Palace
Gate traffic point in Imphal East District. He confessed that working
as an OWG of PLA since 2009. Police further revealed that the device
was handed over to him by one Robertson of the PLA on January 14 for
planting at various places to disrupt the Republic Day 2012 celebration
as well as the conduct of 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly on January
28. The outfit planned to plant the devices in Imphal city area. However,
the device was unable to plant because of tight security, the officer
alleged.
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February 1: SFs arrested a PLA cadre,
identified as Chongtham Ingochouba Meitei alias Ngamba, from
Wangkhei Thambalkhong near junior high school in Imphal East District.
One .9mm pistol with three live rounds was recovered from his possession.
On verification, he disclosed that he joined the organization in
2008 through Bocha and was involved in extortion and transportation
of arms and ammunition.
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January 31: The Assam Rifles has
strongly refuted the RPF claim of an attack in Tengnoupal sub-division
in Chandel District on January 28, inflicting heavy casualties on
the side of the paramilitary. They stated that the report was an
attempt by the outfit to save its face after combined SFs have ensured
peaceful assembly elections despite the boycott calls and disruptive
activities of the militants.
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January 30: The RPF, the political
wing of PLA, has claimed responsibility for the ambush on SFs at
a place between Kharou and Narum village under Tengnoupal sub-division
in Chandel District on January 28. The SFs who were returning after
election duty from Saibol village sustained more than six casualties,
claimed a press release issued by the outfit's department of publicity
chief Taohangshu Heiremcha. It further declared that the outfit
would attack SFs relentlessly.
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In another press release, the outfit
has denied any connection whatsoever with Dinesh Singh and M Tomba
Singh who were reportedly arrested by SFs from Tuibong area in Churachandpur
District on January 27.
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January 27: SFs arrested two PLA
cadres from Tuibong area in Churachandpur District.
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January 24: On the eve of Republic
Day celebration, two powerful bombs, suspected to be IEDs, exploded
at Kakwa Bazar near Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District.
The first bomb went off at around 7pm just 100 meters away from
the Police Station, injuring a vegetable vendor, indentified as
one Laishram Ongbi Shanti Devi. The second blast took place after
10 minutes of the first explosion near Kakwa Community Hall. The
PLA has claimed responsibility for the twin bomb blasts at Kakwa
Bazar as a part of its general shut down to thwart Republic Day
celebration.
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January 22: The SFs arrested one
PLA cadre, identified as Maibam Elomba Meitei alias Chalamba,
at Kairak in Imphal East District.
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January 21: Five PLA cadres including
one woman cadre were arrested from different places in the District.
A PLA woman cadre identified as Khunumayum Gambini alias
Tombi was arrested from Keirao Bitra in the District. In another
incident, four cadres of PLA were arrested from Keirao Lamkhai in
the District. The arrested men have been identified as Soraisam
Ibohanbi alias Tachou, Chingakham Pramanda alias Amuba,
Laishram Mantosh and Loushangbam Ojitkumar Meitei. One money bag,
five live rounds of M-16 rifle, two AK rifle ammunitions, and four
mobile phone handsets were recovered from their possession.
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January 8: The CorCom of seven valley
based militant groups has claimed responsibility for the all the
recent blasts and Jiribam INC office arson in Imphal East District.
The CorCom comprises of the KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-P, RPF, UNLF
and UPPK.
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January 7: Police and the Assam Rifles arrested
12 militants and their supporters involved in attacks on Congress
offices and the party leaders' houses and confiscated weapons in
crackdowns mounted in view of militant threat to the party's candidates
and its workers. The Police arrested 10 members and supporters of
PREPAK-P from different places in Bishnupur and Imphal East Districts.
A joint team of Police and Assam Rifles
continued crackdowns in three Assembly constituencies of Keishamthong,
Singjamei and Thongju and arrested two cadres of the PLA from Thongju.
Police recovered a lethod gun, five lethod shells, two 9mm pistols,
one China-made hand grenade and a huge quantity of ammunition from
them. One of the arrested cadres is self-styled 'second lieutenant'
Athokpam Surchandra alias Ninthou alias Chaothoi who is working as
"secretary" of the Greater Imphal area.
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January 4: In a statement, the CorCom
of seven militant groups said that contesting on INC tickets, campaigning
and organizing rallies for the INC were banned. It said anyone defying
the ban would be punished. The CorCom comprises of the KCP, KYKL,
PREPAK, PREPAK-P, RPF, UNLF and UPPK. A spokesperson of CorCom claimed
that it had masterminded a series of blasts across the place.
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December 29: SFs arrested one PLA
militant, identified as Okram Sharatchandra (45), from Wangkhei
Ningthem Pukhri Mapal in the District.
SFs arrested another PLA militant,
identified as Wahengbam Sunil (42) alias Devan, from New Checkon
area in Imphal East District. Nine demand letters were recovered from
him.
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December 23: SFs arrested a PLA
militant, identified as L Cpl Laishram Rohen alias Borlak
alias Langamba (34), along with one .38 revolver and two
live rounds.
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December 22: SFs arrested a militant
each of PLA and PREPAK, identified as Wahengbam Aoicha (29) alias
Michael and W Inaoton (33) alias Leonardo respectively, from
Hiyanglam Awang in Thoubal District.
SFs also arrested a PLA cadre, identified
as Sagolshem Nandia (42), along with a point 32 magazine and four
live rounds from Kodompokpi Mamang in Imphal West District.
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December 19: SFs on arrested a PLA
militant in the Heikakpoki area under Kakching Police Station in
Thoubal District.
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December 8: Ahead of the International
Human Rights Day (December 10), the RPF, the political wing of PLA
has called upon all the people of Manipur to understand their inherent
rights. A statement issued by the outfit's 'publicity secretary'
T Leisemba categorically stated that all the people of Manipur have
the rights to snatch back their freedom which was allegedly forfeited
by the Government of India.
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December 5: NIA special court extended
the custody of Dilip Singh alias N. Wangba 'chief of external
affairs' of PLA by four days.
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December 4: SFs arrested a cadre
of the PLA, identified as Huidrom Salam Radhamani Devi alias
Rubi, from the main gate of Manipur University in Imphal West District.
She joined PLA in the year 1990 through one Angangcha and trained
at Myanmar and working in Women Wing Department as assistant secretary.
She was assigned to transport documents relating to PLA from one
place to another.
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November 27: SFs arrested one PLA
militant, identified as Laimayum Mocha alias Jotin Sharma
alias Kadi, from Changangei Airport Leirak, in Imphal West
District. He disclosed that he joined PLA in the month of May 2011
through one Tamo of the outfit and is working under the command
of Ibobi of the outfit.
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November 26: SFs arrested one over
ground worker of the RPF, the political wing of PLA, in Bishnupur
District. The individual, identified as Thingbaijam Manglemba Singh,
revealed his involvement in weapon dealings on behalf of the outfit
for the last six years.
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November 22: SFs arrested one PLA
cadre identified as Moirangthem ningol Phanjoubam ongbi Mahesh-wori
Devi from Bishnupur District. A .9-mm pistol and a magazine with
six live rounds have been recovered from her.
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November 20: SFs arrested one PLA
cadre, identified as Sarangthem Shayamchand Singh alias Sanahai,
from Salungpham Mamang Leikai in Thoubal District. One .9mm pistol
with magazine and one live round were recovered from him.
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November 19: SFs arrested three
militants belonging to PLA of Manipur from Dispur area in Guwahati.
Police said that the trio was undergoing medical treatment at a
private nursing home.
A PLA cadre, identified as Soraisham
Shyam Singh alias Thonglen Meitei, was arrested from Lamlong
Bazar in Imphal East District.
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November 17: SFs busted a hideout
of the Manipur based PLA at Tarapur Road and arrested three cadres
in Silchar Town in Assam. The arrested militants include 'lieutenant'
Ramesh Singh (35), a resident of Manipur's Imphal West District,
Ibochouba Singh (23), of Jiribam Subdivision and Jiban Singh, the
leader of the cell and an inhabitant of East Imphal District. SFs
recovered a laptop, six mobile phones, six SIMs, a digital camera
and INR 13,400.
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November 15: SFs arrested one PLA
cadre, identified as Wairak Amsan Sanaham Singh alias Nongbamba,
from Khoirom in Thoubal District. One hand grenade was recovered
from him.
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October 26: SFs arrested one PLA
Amon Ingocha Chumthang (42) from Wangu Tera in Thoubal District.
SFs arrested another PLA cadre Yamkhaibam
Nanda Kishore Singh (27) from Andro Bazar.
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October 2: SFs arrested a PLA militant,
identified as "Director of Medical Affairs" of PLA 'Captain' A Senehal
Singh alias Babu Singh alias Sunil from Birubari area
of Guwahati City. SFs recovered a laptop and classified documents
on him.
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September 29: SFs arrested two Manipur-based
PLA militants from Six- mile area of Guwahati city in Assam. The
arrested PLA militants were identified as 'lieutenant' Kh. Punsi
Singh, alias Ajit Singh and N. Noren Singh, and a member
of PLA's medical wing. SFs recovered a hand grenade from Noren Singh
and a laptop from Punsi Singh.
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September 28: Following instruction
from Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Inspector General of Police
(Armed Police and Operation) Manipur, has asked SPs of all Districts
to ensure that strict action be taken up against RPF/PLA militants,
who try to distrub the implementation of Aadhar scheme Unique Identification
(UID) in Manipur.
SFs arrested two women sympathizers
of PLA, identified as Thouchom Lata alias Naobi Devi (34) and
Sagolsem Benaobi alias Naobi alias Tamphatombi Devi
(35), from Naoremthong Khulem leikai in Imphal East District.
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September 24: With the arrest of
three persons for allegedly being directly involved in the killing
of two non-locals on September 17 and 18 in Imphal West District,
Police linked the attack on non-locals to the PLA. The arrestees
are identified as Wahengbam Haridev alias Don Singh (38),
Nityaichandra and Nimaichand. Flags, festoons and posters of PLA
were recovered from Wahengbam house meant for using at the Raising
Day of the outfit on September 25.
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September 23: The NIA has begun
a probe into the "anti-national" activities of the PLA, which is
believed to be aiding Maoists. PLA, the military wing of the RPF
is allegedly providing training and weapons to the Left-wing extremists.
The NIA has been entrusted by the Centre to investigate the larger
conspiracy behind PLA's alleged plans to "destabilise India" with
the help of Maoists and other like-minded militant groups of the
Northeast. Official sources told The Telegraph that the NIA
has also been asked to conduct a probe into PLA's nexus with China.
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September 19: SFs arrested PLA militant,
identified as Okram Manglemba alias Thoia Singh (32), in
Imphal West District. He disclosed that he is working under one
Khelemba of the PLA and was involved in the killing of a non Manipuri
in November 2010.
Another PLA militant, identified as
Wakambam Somikanta alias Sanajaoba alias Lambu alias
Rambo (30), was arrested from Khuman Lampak in the same District.
He disclosed that he is working under one Thoiba PLA since last three
years and was involved in the transportation of arms which was used
in the killing of one Mohan Shah on August 24, 2010 under the instruction
of Thoiba.
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September 16: SFs arrested two militants
of the Manipur-based PLA. The arrested militants were identified
as "colonel" Kahidom Tombi Singh and "lieutenant colonel" Thokchom
Tolen Singh alias Kunje. SFs arrested Tombi Singh from a
rented house at Joya Nagar in the Six-Mile area of Guwahati City
while Tolen Singh was arrested from a rented house on Baikuntha
Path, at Lachit Nagar in Guwahati. SFs recovered a laptop and mobile
phones from the duo.
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September 12: SFs arrested one PLA
militant, identified as Chingakham Inao Meitei alias Tomba
alias Sobhachandra (20), from Andro Kharam in Thoubal District.
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September 11: In a boost for Indian
security concerns, the Myanmar army launched a second offensive
in Sagaing province against various Indian militant groups, including
ULFA, who have their bases there.
Around 250 cadres of about 10 North-Eastern
militant outfits, including ULFA-ATF, NSCN-K, PLA, PREPAK and UNLF,
were present in camps at Sagaing in North Myanmar bordering India.
Sources said the militant outfits have sent about 200 armed cadres
as reinforcement to Myanmar.
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September 8: SFs arrested two PLA
militants, identified as Leitangthem Sanajaoba Meitei (23) and Thokchom
Snajeet Singh (27), from Senjam Chirang Mamang. The arrestees disclosed
that they were working under the command of Thoiba of Uripok and
Premjit respectively since few months. Further, they revealed that
they were assigned to serve demand letters to various Pradhans
(village heads) and Tata truck owners and also extortion of money
for party fund.
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September 4: SFs on arrested one
millitant identified as 'lieutenant' Sougrapam Ingousa alias
Kangleicha belonging to the Manipur-based PLA from Birubari area
of Guwahati city. SFs recovered four AK-47s, a pen drive, a mobile
phone and several incriminating documents.
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September 3: SFs arrested a 'lieutenant
colonel' of PLA of Manipur, identified as Thoungjam Ibomcha (51)
alias Bali alias Maibam Tomba Singh, was arrested
from the Hengrabari area of Guwahati City. SFs recovered five mobile
phones, a laptop, a hard disk, fake driving licenses of Thoubal
District of Manipur and Wokha of Nagaland and a motor bike.
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August 14: One PLA militant identified
as Thokchom Biren Singh alias Ahan Biren (44) was arrested
in the Ukhongsang in Imphal West District.
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August 8: SFs arrested two women
cadres of PLA, identified as Khumujam Premila alias Priya
Devi (32), and Laikhuram Ningol Thounaojam ongbi Lakhiman alias
Ashakiran Devi (36), from MG Avenue in Imphal West District.
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August 7: SFs arrested one 'lieutenant
corporal' of PLA, identified as Moirangthem Rajesh Singh alias
Kangleiganba (24), at Bishnupur Bazar in the District. He joined
the outfit in April 2008 and was trained at Myanmar.
In another incident, one female cadre
of the PLA identified as 'lance corporal' Haobijam Sundari alias
Victoria (26) was arrested from Ningthoukhong Awang Leikai. She had
joined the outfit in March 2005 under one Rosan and had also been
trained in Myanmanr.
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July 28: SFs arrested one PLA militant,
identified as 'Private' Mutum Dilip Kumar, from Yaripok in Thoubal
District.
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July 26: A PLA militant, identified
as Leihouthbam Jouchandra Sharama alias Boy (38), was arrested
and one mobile phone was recovered from him. He revealed that he
joined RPF in the month of July 2010 through one Chaoba of Langmeidong
and he is now working under the command of 'captain' Sharat alias
Kaka of PLA presently staying at Guwahati and he was reportedly
involved in extortion of money from general public, private firms
and Government officials.
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July 21: SFs arrested one PLA cadre
identified as Wahenbam Malon Nganba alias Awangamba alias
Henry (29). One .9 mm pistol with magazine, three live rounds and
27 lives rounds of AK-47 were recovered from his possession.
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July 14: SFs arrested two militants
in separate operations. In the first incident, SFs arrested a cadre
of PLA identified Mayanglambam Ibomcha alias Nanao (22) at
Serou Lamkhai in Thoubal District. On verification, he revealed
that he is an active member of PLA and trained in the year 2007
at Myanmar. One .9mm pistol with magazine and 3 live ammunitions
of 9mm were recovered from his possession.
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June 30: SFs arrested one PLA cadre,
identified as 'sergeant major' Loitongbam Sanotomba Singh alias
Chinglensana, 30, from Shiv Colony Silchar Town.
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June 29: SFs arrested two PLA militant,
one of them identified as S Priyo Kumar (25), from Meirangbal of
Thoubal District. One 9-mm Pistol along with magazine (Brazil made)
and 10 live rounds of 9-mm ball were recovered from them.
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June 28: A suspected PLA cadre identified
as Laishram Lincoln alias Nicolson (40) was shot dead in
a reported encounter with SFs at Naoremthong Khullem Leikai in Imphal
West District. Some years back, Lincoln was arrested by SFs as a
PLA cadre and imprisoned for some period. One .9 mm pistol and two
Chinese hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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June 25: SFs arrested one PLA militant,
identified as Khundrakpam Inaotomba Singh alias Naobi (33),
from Kairang Maning Leikai in Imphal East District.
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June 19: SFs arrested another PLA
cadre identified as Longjam Sanahal alias Kuber Singh (29)
from the Checkon crossing in Imphal East District who was reportedly
involved in extortions and transportation of party arms and ammunitions
from one place to another.
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May 30: One PLA militant, identified
as Ngangom Tomba Singh (46), was arrested by Security Forces from
Bishnupur Bazar in Bishnupur District.
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May 26: PLA militant, identified
as Oinam Dhiren alias Ranjan alias Birjiti, was arrested
by SFs from the Imphal West District. A mobile was recovered from
his possession.
Ten militants belonging to different
outfits surrendered before SFs in a formal surrender ceremony held
at Inspector General Assam Rifles-South IGAR (S) complex, at Mantripukhri
in Imphal West District. The 10 militants, who surrendered with arms
and ammunition, include one each from the banned outfits UNLF, PLA,
PREPAK, two KCP and five militants from UNPC. The arrestees were identified
as Ningthemo alias Inao Khomjinba alias Kaijadaba surrendered
one Lethode and one Lethode ammunition, Ningthoukhongjam Ibotomba
alias Konthou (18) surrendered one M-16 with one magazine and 20 live
rounds, Thangboi alias Roben alias Timothy (27) surrendered
one Ak-56 with magazine and 30 live rounds, BL Arjun alias
Sachingba (26) surrendered one AK-56 with one magazine and 30 live
rounds, BL Sangak alias Sachui (19) surrendered one M-22 with
one magazine and 30 live rounds, Samphangni alias Achan surrendered
one AK-47 with one magazine and 15 live rounds, Ningreisem alias
Thangrei surrendered one pistol with one magazine and five live rounds,
Wisdom alias Sauthang surrendered one Radio set Kenwood, Sumarjit
Meitei alias Apike surrendered one AK-47 with magazine and
10 live rounds and Angom Nanao alias Pishak surrendered one 9 mm pistol
with 9 live rounds.
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May 23: SFs arrested a militant
of PLA at Lilong Arapti Singei Mayai Leikai in Thoubal District.
The arrestee was identified as Chingsubam Ramananda Singh alias
Pari (31). SFs recovered one 9mm pistol along with four live ammunitions,
INR 6,500 in cash and one mobile hand set with a SIM card from the
militant.
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May 20: SFs claimed to have averted
bomb explosion plans in connection with the Union Home Minister
P Chidambaram's visit to the Manipur on May 10, by arresting two
cadres of PLA besides recovering various arms and ammunitions including
2.2 kilogram of explosives (Tri-Nitro-Toluene) in Kwakeithel area
in Imphal West District few hours after the arrival of the Home
Minister. The arrestees were identified as M Bheigya alias
Chaoba (55) and P Brojen alias Koba (50).They disclosed that
they were working under one Robertson of PLA who had handed over
the explosives to them to ambush SFs and planning for huge blast
or to cause major casualty during the Home Minister's visit. Other
recovered items included one .9 mm pistol with magazine and 25 live
rounds, 3 Chinese hand grenades with two detonators, one each of
electric detonators, wireless set, mobile handset, two identity
cards, including a tourist accreditation card and Electricity department
employee card in the name of one A Chaoba.
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May 17: SFs arrested one PLA militant
identified as Moirangthem Bocha alias Leo (42) from Khurai
Sajor Thoidingjam Leikai in Imphal East District.
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May 10: SFs claimed to have averted
bomb explosion plans in connection with the Union Home Minister
P Chidambaram's visit to the Manipur on May 10, by arresting two
cadres of PLA besides recovering various arms and ammunitions including
2.2 kilogram of explosives (Tri-Nitro-Toluene) in Kwakeithel area
in Imphal West District few hours after the arrival of the Home
Minister. The arrestees were identified as M Bheigya alias Chaoba
(55) and P Brojen alias Koba (50).They disclosed that they were
working under one Robertson of PLA who had handed over the explosives
to them to ambush SFs and planning for huge blast or to cause major
casualty during the Home Minister's visit. Other recovered items
included one .9 mm pistol with magazine and 25 live rounds, 3 Chinese
hand grenades with two detonators, one each of electric detonators,
wireless set, mobile handset, two identity cards, including a tourist
accreditation card and Electricity department employee card in the
name of one A Chaoba.
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April 27: SFs arrested one PLA cadre
from near the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) gate
in Imphal West District. The arrestee was identified as Mayanglambam
Manglem Singh (40).
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April 26: Two PLA militants were
killed during an encounter between SFs and militants in the interior
parts of Ukhrul District.
SFs arrested PLA militant, identified
as one Huidrom Inaocha Singh alias Ireinganba (35), from the
general area of Thongjao of Thoubal District.
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March 29: SFs arrested
an active member of PLA outfit, identified as Ningthoujam Leirijao
alias Okendro Singh (37), from a paddy field of Tairenpokpi
Maning Leikai in Imphal West District on March 29.The arrestee joined
PLA in 1994, underwent training at Toupul near Loktak Lake in Bishnupur
District and was assigned to extort money from the general public
as well as in the transportation of arms and ammunition. One mobile
handset was recovered from his possession.
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March 27: SFs arrested two PLA cadres,
identified as Takhellambam Ranabir alias Bobo Singh (37)
and Narengbam Shyamkumar Singh (46) from the GM hall Tata Magic
parking in Imphal East District. The arrested cadres were interrogated
and it was revealed that they are active members of PLA and involved
in extortion of money from different vehicle owners. Two mobile
phones with SIM cards were recovered from their possession.
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February 25: Irengbam
Chaoren, the RPF, PLA, in a message given to the people of Manipur
on the occasion of its Independence Demand Day of February 25, stated
that the invitation of Indian Government to the revolutionary groups
for holding peace talks is not about sovereignty of Manipur but
it is for consolidating integrity of India at the cost of Manipur`s
sovereignty. The RPF categorically stated that armed campaign is
the only practical means to regain the lost sovereignty of Manipur.
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February 22: A cadre
of PLA, identified as Ningthoujam Romio Singh alias Naoba
alias Jungle Boy, was arrested on from Tangjeng area in the
District. He revealed that he joined the outfit in the month of
March, 2010 through one Binam Singh of Tripura and trained at Nongket,
Myanmar.
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February 19: SFs arrested at least
two militant cadres from separate counter insurgency operation launched
in various part of the State. In the first incident, they arrested
one cadre of PLA, identified as Longjam Arun alias Arunkumar
(33) from Makhan village under Senapati District. INR 52,000 in
cash and a 9mm pistol along with magazine having two live ammunitions
were recovered from his possession.
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February 14: A PLA militant was
arrested from Nongmaikhong Makha Leikai in Thoubal District. Two
magazines of M-4 a carbine, one magazine of M-16 Rifles and one
magazine of G-3 Rifles were also recovered from him.
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February 9: RPF, the Political wing
of PLA denied the claim of SFs about the arrest of four female militants
at Kumbi Terakhong in Bishnupur District on February 5.
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February 1: Bishnupur ‘district
commander’ of PLA was killed in an encounter with SFs at the Aderou
hill about one kilometer from Leimaram Waroi hill under Nambol Police
Station of Bishnupur District. One 9-mm pistol and five live rounds
were recovered from the place.
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January 30: The SFs arrested one
PLA-RPF militant, identified as L. Kofen alias Khangba (31),
at Mayag of Imphal and was handed over to Mayang Imphal Police station.
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January 29: The special cell of
the Delhi Police arrested an active cadre of the PLA, who was hiding
in the capital. The militant has been identified as Oinam Ibomcha
Singh (28), was popularly known among the PLA cadre as 'Japan'.
He was hiding in Delhi to evade arrest in Manipur.
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January 11: Troopers
of Assam Rifles (15th Battalion) arrested a PLA cadre,
identified as Sajambam James Singh (36), of Yairipok Yambem Leikai
in Thoubal District. James has been handed over to Yairipok Police
Station.
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December 27: The team
of Police commandos and troopers of 39 Assam Rifles arrested the
‘secretary’ of the Division No. VI of the PLA. The arrestee was
identified as T. Sanju, (27) of Thoubal District. Police recovered
two AK 56 rifles and two 9 mm pistols.
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December 11: Two militants
were arrested from Chingmeirong and Pangei area in Imphal West District
December 11 by troops of 23 and 39 AR. The arrested militants were
identified as Ashok Shinglai (34) belonging to MNRF and Usam Romon
alias Nanao alias Renjit (35) belonging to the PLA.
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December 9: Three
PLA cadres, including a woman, were arrested by Imphal West Police
from a rented house in Naoramthong bazaar who have been planning
an attack on non-locals in Manipur. They were identified as Shijagurumayum
Kokoton aka Raj Sharma (47), his wife Shijagurumayum Bijaya
aka Bema Devi (43) and M Tarun aka Bung Singh (35).
A 9 mm pistol with one magazine and 3 live rounds were recovered
from Kokoton. Kokoton and Tarun owned up the responsibility of the
killing of a non-local balloon seller in Keishampat in November,
2010.
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December 8: A combined
team of the Imphal West District and Thoubal District Police seized
a huge cache of concealed arms and ammunition belonging to the PLA
and arrested an over ground worker of the outfit from Wabagai Yangbi
area of Thoubal District. The arrested militant, identified as one
Naorem Komol alias Kamal Meitei (34), was working under the
Thoubal District ‘commander’ of PLA, identified as one Sanju, and
worked under the cover of a NGO namely Rapid Intervention And Care
(RIAC) in Wabagai Lamkhai as outreach worker. It was from the premises
of his residence that the arms and ammunition were recovered. The
recovered items included seven AK series rifles along with 14 magazines
and 253 ammunition, one RPG, one Sten Carbine along with one magazine,
one M-16 UBGL along with one magazine and 70 ammunitions and four
9-mm pistol along with four magazines.
One PLA cadre was
arrested by a combined team of Imphal West and Thoubal Districts
Police from Heirok Part-III in Thoubal District. The arrested cadre
was identified as Laishram Ranjit alias Allen alias Kumar
(42). He disclosed that he joined PLA through one James and got
basic military training in the year 1996 at Kohta.
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November 30: RPF,
the political wing of the PLA in a statement said Moirangthem Tomba
alias Corporal Tomba (24) who surrendered to the 29 AR on
November 25 is a deserter.
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November 25: A cadre
of the PLA surrendered before 12 AR along with arms and ammunition
at Tengnoupal of Chandel District. The surrendered cadre was identified
as Moirangthem Thoiba Singh (24) of Moirang Thamnapokpi of Bishnupur
District. He brought one 9 mm pistol with magazine and five live
rounds.
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November 25: RPF, the political
wing of the PLA, clarified that Longjam Umakanta alias Naoboy
who was killed by Assam Rifles on November 22 at Tuitam village
in Chandel District had already been declared deserter by the outfit
on November 22.
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November 22: One militant suspected
to be cadre of the PLA was killed in an encounter with the 8 AR
somewhere between Tuilam village and Khongkhai village under Chakpikarong
Police Station in Chandel District. The troops recovered one M-16
rifle along with 106 live round ammunition, 5 magazine, one hand
grenade, a haversack and one pouch from the encounter site.
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November 19: 23 AR arrested one
PLA cadre, identified as Nameinakpam Bikdendra Singh (22), from
Itham of Ukhrul District.
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November 18: A sympathizer
of the PLA, identified as Samjetsabam Nando alias Birando
Singh (53), was arrested by another team of Police from Wairi Lamkhai
in Imphal East District. The arrested person reportedly provides
shelter to PLA cadres apart from taking part in extortion activities,
the Police release added.
The Imphal West District
Police arrested two cadres of the PLA from near Raj Poly Clinic
in North AOC. The militants were identified as Samchetsabam Ojit
Singh alias Nanao (40) and Yumnam Thoibi Singh alias Sanathoi
alias Hanuman (22). Both the arrested militants were working
under one Yaiphaba of PLA and they were involved in extortion from
general public, businessmen, private hospital for party fund.
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November 2: Thoubal District Police
arrested one PLA cadre, identified as Khumukcham Anand Singh alias
John (23) from Kakching Khunou.
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November 1: Imphal West District
Police arrested one PLA cadre, identified as Salam Nabachandra alias
Ibomcha alias Naba alias Rupa alias Dinku
(39) from Minuthong. Nabachandra disclosed that he was working under
one Senajit alias Sena and Ranbir of finance section of the
outfit since 1997. He further disclosed that he had collected INR
1 million from various Government offices and handed over the same
to one Kala of PLA. Three mobile handsets and some incriminating
documents were seized from him.
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October 29: One PLA cadre, identified
as Sarungbam Nanda-kumar (40) was arrested by Imphal West Police
from his house in Haoreibi Awang Leikai. Some incriminating documents
relating to PLA and one mobile handset were seized from his possession.
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October 28: The security agencies
came across a joint declaration where the CPI-Maoist and the RPF,
the political wing of the PLA agreed to "honour and support the
sovereignty of India and Manipur". The joint declaration, signed
by ‘secretary general’ of the RPF, S Gunen and Alok, a leader of
the CPI-Maoist, said that both sides would extend moral and political
support to each other in their liberation struggles to "overthrow
the common enemy that is Indian reactionary and oppressive regime."
Both sides also agreed to honour the territorial integrity of Manipur
and India. The organizations strongly criticized the Government
of India and agreed to consolidate friendship and work hand in hand.
The Maoists condemned the annexation of Manipur in India and claimed
that the merger of Manipur with India was illegal and the people
of Manipur have been opposing the same.
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October 25: Imphal West District
Police arrested Laishram Rupachandra alias Sagor alias Sanatomba
(51), the ‘division secretary-II’ of Revolutionary People’s Front
(RPF), the Political wing of the PLA from Khuman Lampak, near telephone
exchange. He disclosed that he joined the outfit through one ‘Major’
Biken, now ‘Commanding Officer’ (CO) of 252 Bn of PLA. Some incriminating
documents relating to the outfit were seized from Rupachandra.
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October 12: RPF, the political wing
of the PLA called total boycott on October 15, the day Manipur merger
agreement was signed.
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October 10: A PLA cadre, Sagolshem
Romio Meitei alias Inao, was arrested by a combined force
of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during another search
operation in Tentha Heibung area on the same day. He disclosed that
he had joined the outfit in 2006 through one Lemba Singh and got
military training at Tayang in Myanmar.
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October 6: the Army launched operation
in general area Irenbam Makha Leikai and arrested one over ground
worker (OGW) of PLA. The arrested person was identified as Laishram
Shamat Singh alias Thoiba (35). A cellular phone was recovered from
the militant who along with recovery was handed over to Nambol Police
station.
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October 5: Security Forces launched
a joint operation and arrested one PLA cadre in general area Nongbrang
of Imphal West District. The arrested man was identified as self
styled ‘Lance Corporal’ Bikram alias Bobby (24). A 9 mm pistol with
magazine and four live rounds of 9 mm were recovered from the militant
who along with recoveries handed over to Yairipok Police Station.
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October 3: Two over
ground workers of the PLA were arrested by the Imphal West District
Police in two separate search operations. They were identified as
Kharibam Amarjit alias Nanao alias Bung (24) and Meisnam Jugindro
alias Tomal (47). They were involved in attacking non-locals in
the recent past.
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September 30: A PLA
cadre, Angom Sarat alias Ingocha alias Chaohal alias Robin alias
Joy Singh (34), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police
from BOAT main gate. He joined the outfit in 1993 and got training
at Tamei in the year 1995 under ‘army no.0892’ of first batch of
the outfit.
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September 28: Two PLA
cadres were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Kyamgei
Palhanbi crossing. They were identified as Mayanglambam Shamungou
Singh (44) and Yambem Narayan Singh (50). Two cellular phones were
recovered from their possession.
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September 27: A PLA
cadre, Thounaojam Debendro (43), and a KYKL cadre, Nahakpam Ingocha
alias Soken (32), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police.
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September 21: BSF troops of the
Assam and Meghalaya frontier killed four militants of ULFA and Military
Council of the KLNLF, arrested 17 militants belonging to the Hynniewtrep
National Liberation Council (HNLC), KLNLF, People’s Liberation Army
(PLA), Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party
(KCP), United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Muslim United Liberation
Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) among
others. They also got nine militants of ULFA, NDFB and All Adivasi
National Liberation Army (AANLA) to surrender along with arms and
ammunition.
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September 19: The Imphal West District
Police foiled the attempted preparations to organize the 32nd raising
day of the PLA by the Meira Paibis (women torch bearers) of Thangmeiband
Hijam Leikai following the arrest of the secretary of the ‘women’s
wing’ of the outfit.
The Imphal West District
Police arrested a Meira Paibi leader and unveiled the linkage between
the PLA and some leaders of community leaders.
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September 18: A PLA cadre, who was
involved in covert killings of non-locals in Manipur in the recent
past, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police. He was identified
as Nongmeikapam Naoba alias Nanao alias Shankar (28).
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September 15: Two PLA cadres were
arrested by the SFs from Dispur, Assam. They were identified as
self-styled ‘lieutenant’ Th. Senajit Singh alias Ibungo and self-styled
‘sergeant major’ Amakcham Somi alias Asao. A cash of INR 190000,
one laptop, pen drive, data card and other documents were recovered
from their possession.
Two PLA cadres were arrested by
the Thoubal District Police from Heikakpokpi area. They were identified
as one Opendro alias Open (40) and Khundrakpam Prem Singh alias
Hussen Singh (18). They disclosed that they were operating under
‘finance section’ of the outfit.
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September 13: A woman PLA cadre,
Khwairakpam Tombi alias Shanti alias Memcha (60), was arrested by
the Imphal West District Police from Keishampat area. She disclosed
that she joined the outfit in 2003 through one Ningthou alias Ibomcha
alias Ibohal and she was asked to extort a huge amount of money
from contractors, Government departments, and general public for
outfit’s funds.
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September 9: Army arrested one PLA
cadre Nongmeikappam Surjit Singh (37) in Bishnupur District. He
was involved in providing rations and supplies to PLA and KYKL cadres
in Bishnupur District. The release added that the individual was
an OGW of PLA at the time of arrest.
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September 6: Three PLA cadres surrendered
before Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) Major General C.A.
Krishnan and Director General of Police Y. Joykumar at Mantripukhri
in capital Imphal. They were identified as Ronelson alias
Joychandra Singh, Momo alias Naoba Meitei and Gokul Meitei.
All three of them claimed that they were 'lance corporals' in the
outfit. They laid down one M 16 rifle with magazine containing 11
live rounds, one AK-47 rifle with magazine containing 11 live rounds
and one 9-mm pistol with magazine containing two live rounds.
Three cadres of the PLA, surrendered
before the Assam Rifles at Mantripukhri in Imphal West District. The
PLA cadres were identified as 'lance corporal' Haobijam Gyane-shwar
alias Sanahal alias Lamyanba (19), 'private' Wan-gamba
Huidrom (23) and Laishram Priyo Kumar alias Meino (23). They
laid down one M 16 rifles, two 9-mm pistols and three magazines. Ngongo
and Tolen surrendered one 9-mm pistol and one magazine each.
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August 26: an Over Ground of Worker
(OGW) of the PLA, identified as Gurumayum Rajen Sharma (60), was
arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Tengnoupal along National
Highway -39, when he was traveling in a vehicle from Imphal to Moreh.
Two cellular phones, two subscriber identity module, two Books containing
PLA training material, one pen drive and cash INR 1,000 were recovered
from his possession. He revealed that he is a contractor for road
repair and maintenance. However, he also said that since the year
2000 he has been working as an OGW.
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August 25: Two PLA cadres, identified
as Nongthonbam Sanjit alias Abung alias Kwaklei Singh
(33) and Nongthonbam Nanao Singh (23), were arrested by the Thoubal
District Police from Wabgai Lamkhai bazar area.
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August 24: The Imphal West District
Police arrested two PLA cadres, Abojam Kunjo Singh, and Yumnam Premkumar
alias Naocha alias Bet Singh (35), respectively from
near Shanti Guest Hostel of Thangal Bazar and Sagolband Moirang
Leirak water supply scheme area. One cellular phone was recovered
from Kunjo. He was operating under the 'command' of Ibomcha of the
PLA's 'finance section' and had collected huge amount of money from
RIMS, Government schools and Departments and handed over the sum
to Ibomcha. Y. Premkumar joined the PLA in 1994 through one Chitaranjan
and worked under the 'command' of self styled sergeant major Nando
of Nambol Phoijing. Apart from recruiting one Hitler of Sagolband
in 2007, Premkumar was reportedly involved in extortion of money
from private tuition centre, Government Departments and the general
public.
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August 22: Two PLA cadres and over
ground worker belonging to the Military Council faction of the KCP
were arrested by the Army. They were involved in extorting money
from local public and through other illegal activities.
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August 16: A PLA cadre, Wahengbam
Malemnganba alias Awangamba alias Lenin (29), was arrested by combined
team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during a search
operation at Langmeidong. Five live ammunitions of AK Rifle and
one cellular phone were recovered from his possession.
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August 12-13: A PLA cadre, Laishram
Romi alias Nanao alias Bankgkim Chandra Singh (28),
was arrested by the Assam Rifles from Moirang Thanga Lawai in the
intervening night of August 12 and 13. He was involved in extortion
related activities in Moirang area.
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August 11: A PLA cadre, Moirangthem
Rajen (31), was arrested by troops from Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur
District.
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August 9: The PLA asked for a boycott
call of the Independence Day celebration in any form.
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August 7: An over ground worker
(OGW) and a fresh recruit of PLA were arrested by Assam Rifles at
Chamol. He was identified as Laishram Dinachandra alias Dina
(51), was reportedly taking the fresh recruit, Keisam Mangal alias
Aboi (18) to Myanmar to join the outfit. One Nokia cellular phone,
two rounds of K 47, two laptop adaptors, one fake identity card
and INR 1425 in Indian currency were recovered from their possession.
While Laishram Dinachandra has been handed over to Imphal West Police
Station along with the recovered items, Keisam Mangal has been handed
over to his parents through Tengnoupal Police Station.
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August 4: One PLA cadre, Corporal'
Sorbam Bolaga Singh (28) was arrested by the Army. He has been handed
over to Bishnupur Police Station.
A PLA cadre, Khunjrakpam Priyobrata
alias Pata Singh (25), was arrested by the Assam Rifles when
he was traveling in a vehicle at Sita Track junction along the Imphal-Moreh
road.
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August 3: A PLA cadre, Longjam Shankar
Singh alias Bungo (30), was arrested by Imphal West District
Commandos from near the AMSU office of DM College, Campus. He also
disclosed that he started working for the outfit from May, 2010
under one Basanta Singh. He further disclosed that that he collected
money from the general public of Jiribam for the party fund.
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July 30: Pointing out that the deadline
set for non-locals to leave Manipur had expired on May 31, 2010,
the PLA stated that it would not bear responsibility for any untoward
incident that may happen to them, including those working as 'secret
agents'. The outfit's publicity secretary T. Leisemba said that
any local people encountering similar untoward incidents for harbouring
or associating with non-locals should be held responsible for their
fate.
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July 29: A PLA cadre, Moirangthem
Sudeep alias Deep alias Alex was arrested by State
Police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel from Maharabi Lamkhai
near waiting shed in Imphal West District. One 9-mm pistol with
magazine and three lives rounds, one leather bag containing INR
30 and a cellular phone handset were recovered from his possession.
Senior Superintendent of Police of Imphal West release stated Sudeep
joined PLA in January 2003 through M Eshing Chaoba alias Chaoba
and was working in finance section under the command of Manglem
of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai.
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July 20: A PLA cadre, Samchetsabam
Komonjao alias Jiten alias Konthoujao Singh (38), was arrested by
the Imphal West District Police. He disclosed that he joined the
outfit in 2008 under one self styled sergeant major Kengba of PLA.
Two 9-mm pistols with two magazine and three live rounds each in
the magazines were recovered from his possession.
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July 18: One PLA cadre, Chabungbam
Hitlar alias Nanao (25), was arrested by Imphal West District Police
from Mayang Langjing. One lethode bomb, one Chinese hand grenade,
four rounds of 9mm and 12 rounds of AK ammunition were recovered
from his possession.
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July 17: Troop claimed of having
established a link between the NDFB and the Manipur-based PLA with
the arrest of three PLA militants, including self-styled captain
R.K. Tumba alias Benjamin, from a rented house at Chandmari in Guwahati
in the night of July 15. A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official
involved in the operation said documents indicating links between
the two outfits had been recovered from the arrested militants.
The official said all police stations in lower Assam, where the
NDFB had a presence, had been alerted to the possibility of strikes.
He said notwithstanding the alerts, the militants had an advantage
over security forces as they could decide the time and place of
the strikes. "Impeccable intelligence, and not just the number of
security personnel at our command, is the only guard against such
attacks. In this cat-and-mouse game, you win some but you also lose
some," he added.
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July 15: A PLA cadre, Ningthoujam
Dhamen Singh alias Jamlen (34), was arrested by a combined force
of Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Lamphel Super
market area. He disclosed that he had joined the outfit in March
2004 through one Md Babu of Moirang Santhong and had got 40 days
of military training at Shajik Tampak. He further disclosed that
he was arrested by the Imphal East in December 2009 and was released
on bail in the 2010, and had rejoined the group in April 2010 through
one self styled 2nd Lieutenant Pari and is currently operating under
his 'command'.
Another PLA cadre, identified as Thamen
alias Tamien, was arrested by the Assam Rifles from an unspecified
place.
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July 13: The PLA emphasized on the
aspect of having good nexus with the Communist Party of India- Maoist
(CPI-Maoist), insurgent groups of Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast.
PLA declared their vision of having a joint militant group to be
evolved as 'United Front'. Maoist parties of foreign countries are
keen to forge relations with them. Sources said that the facts about
this meeting came out during the interrogation of the two Chinese
nationals, who were arrested by the Security Forces at Mon in Nagaland
recently. During interrogation, they revealed that the Chinese have
promised to extend assistance only to the militant groups when the
cadre strength reaches 30,000. United Front so formed will be able
to get Chinese support and fight the enemy to achieve sovereignty.
PLA on its part will extend support to Burmese people for their
rights in days to come.
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July 5: Two PLA militants, who had
surrendered before the Assam Rifles in Tripura on June 8, were repatriated
in Manipur. The repatriation ceremony was organized at Khongjom.
They were identified as Alps Deb Barma alias David (29) and Sanatombi
alias Ibotombi (31).
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July 4: A PLA cadre, Seleibam Rakesh
alias Munal alias Sabathoi alias Raghu Singh
(28), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon
area. He joined the outfit in March 2006 through one Amujao alias
Abdul of PLA. Rakesh is currently operating under the 'command'
of Sushil alias Chingbi and he was involved in the extortion
of money from general public and Government officials and transportation
of arms and ammunitions of the outfit.
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July 2: A PLA cadre, Ningthoujam
Khamba alias Ngamba (38), was arrested by the Imphal West
District Police from near Kasturi bridge. He joined the outfit in
2009 through one Wangba.
A PLA cadre, Khoisnam Kabi Singh (27),
was arrested by the Imphal East District Police.
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June 27: An over ground worker of
the PLA, identified as Manaobi Singh (35), was arrested by the Assam
Rifles personnel from Heirok Part-II in Thoubal District.
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June 20: An over ground worker of
the PLA, Salam Bihari Singh (47), was arrested at Laphupat Tera,
said a press release issued by Thoubal District Senior Superintendent
of Police.
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June 9: Four cadres belonging to
Military Council faction of the KCP and two cadres of the PLA surrendered
before Director General of Manipur Police Y. Joykumar and General
Officer Commanding of 57 Mountain Division Major General D.S. Hooda
at Leimakhong in Senapati District. The two PLA cadres laid down
one M-16 Rifles and one 9-mm pistol while the four KCP cadres surrendered
one pistol each with magazines and ammunition.
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June 7: Manipur Home Department
approved the detention of a PLA cadre, Laimayum Rupachandra Singh
alias Tennyson (22), under the National Security Act (NSA).
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June 6: 13 militant organizations
from the Northeast States of Assam, Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya
figure in the list of banned organizations as it appears in the
website of the Union Home Ministry (MHA). The ULFA heads the list.
The other outfits were: NDFB, PLA, United National Liberation Front
(UNLF), People's Revolutionary party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Kangleipak
Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yaol Kanna Lup (KYKL), Manipur People's
Liberation Front (MPLF), Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), All
Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), National Liberation Front of Tripura
(NLFT) Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Achik
National Volunteer Council (ANVC).
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June 5: G .K. Pillai said that there
was evidence of CPI-Maoists establishing links with insurgents in
the Northeastern region. Thuingaleng Muivah, leader of the NSCN-IM,
admitted that the CPI -Maoists had approached him. Intelligence
sources said that the Naga separatist group helped the CPI-Maoists
in arms-smuggling through Myanmar and Bangladesh. The CPI-Maoists
also established links with the banned ULFA and the Manipur-based
PLA.
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June 2: Two female cadres of the
PLA were arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District
Police and Assam Rifles from Phayeng Khunou. They were identified
as Yengkhom Memtombi alias Lanchenbi alias Bheigyapati
(26) and Laishram Aruna alias Bembem (26). Bheigyapati disclosed
that she got military training at Zoukhunam in Churachandpur District
in 2003 and was operating under the 'command' of Chinglembi of the
'fighting wing' of the PLA. A note sheet relating to the outfit
was recovered from her possession. Bembem disclosed that she has
been operating for the outfit since April 2010.
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May 31: A sympathiser of the PLA,
identified as Mongjam Poireihanba alias Puremba (29), was
also arrested by the Imphal East District Police. One live round
and seven live ammunitions and a magazine were recovered from his
possession.
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May 29: A PLA cadre, Yangbam Tharosang
alias Indira alias Bembem alias Bener (26),
was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near YYL Club
Keithelmanbi. She joined the outfit in 2002 through one Gambini
of Andro and she was operating in women wing of PLA.
Manipur Government refuted the charges
leveled at it by the NSCN-IM alleging it of having links with the
PLA which 'served' quit notices to the non-locals living in Manipur.
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May 26: A PLA cadre, Khumanthem
Amujao alias Klhanganba alias Amar (30), was arrested
by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam
Rifles from Wangkhei. He joined the PLA in 2000 and got training
at Umaibi camp in Myanmar. He is currently holding the rank of 'assistant
staff officer' of 'health and family welfare wing' of the outfit.
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May 19: An over ground worker of
the PLA, identified as Thingnam T.K. Kiran alias Manihar
Meitei (49), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Kakching
Khunou area in Thoubal District.
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May 17: A PLA cadre, Haobijam Gyanesor
alias Lamyanba alias Sanahal (19), was arrested by
the Imphal East District Police from Wangkhei Keithel Asangbi area.
He disclosed that he joined the outfit in 2007 and got training
in Myanmar.
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May 16: A PLA cadre, Prem Kumar
(27), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Wangjing Hodamba
area in Thoubal District. One US made 9-mm pistol with magazine,
four 9-mm live rounds, two detonators and two video cassettes were
recovered from their possession.
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May 13: A combined team of the Army
and Imphal West District Police with lady Police representatives
arrested four women cadres of the PLA from Oinam Sawombung area.
They were identified as R.K. Nongmaithem Lina Devi alias
Jashila (18), Salam Tombi Devi alias Naobi alias Meitie
Leima (28), Mayang Laumbam Soma Thombi Devi Riyas and Irom Bebi
Devi alias Manjuri (27).
A PLA cadre, Phanjaobam Ajit alias
Tomba alias Badat Singh, was arrested by the Imphal West District
Police from Paona Bazar area. Ajit disclosed that he joined the outfit
in December 2009 through one Paonam Chandrajit alias Ngakpei
and was operating under his 'command'. He was involved in hijacking
and setting ablaze trucks at Jiribam in April 2010. He was also asked
to extort money from general public for the outfit's fund.
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May 12: The KLA denied the Assam
Rifles' claim of neutralizing a combined camp of the KLA and PLA
at Monghlam village in Ukhrul District and stated that the outfit
has no connection with PLA.
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May 10: Two militant hideouts were
neutralised by the Assam Rifles personnel at Monghlam area in Ukhrul
District 36 blankets and daily use items were recovered from the
hide outs, which were suspected to be jointly established by the
KLA and PLA cadres.
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May 4: Three PLA cadres were arrested
by the BSF at Dawki in Jaiñtia Hills District, Meghalaya, when they
were trying to infiltrate from Bangladesh. They were identified
as Nupamcha Nanda Singh of Pungdongbam in Imphal East District of
Manipur, Ananta Singh (37) of Konagoan in Kamalganj District of
Bangladesh and Th. Shanti Devi (55) of Jiribam in Imphal East District
of Manipur. INR 14,525, one cellular phone, a Mayanmari language
note book and a Chinese multi-utility knife were from their possessions.
The report adds that various parts of Sylhet District and Chittagong
Hill Tracts in Bangladesh bordering Tripura, Mizoram and Meghalaya
were places where militants belonging to various outfits in the
Northeast had set up their hideouts.
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May 3: The RPF, political wing of
the PLA, asked the non-local working class in Manipur to join the
CPI-Maoist.
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April 25: A PLA cadre, as Ningthoujam
Khamba Singh alias Ngamba (38), was arrested by the Assam
Rifles personnel from Lamdeng Khunou in Imphal West District.
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April 16: Two PLA cadres were arrested
by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam
Rifles during a search operation at Pundongbam area. They were identified
as Y Jiten Singh (40) and Yaithembam Inao (38). Y. Jiten joined
the PLA in December 1997 through one Inaoton of Khullen and got
training at Sajik Tampak. Yaithembam Inao joined the outfit in 2000
through one Samba alias Ibai of Phaknung. Both of them were involved
in extortion of money from general public, Government officials,
businessmen etc. and also provided shelter for PLA cadres.
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April 15: Suspected PLA cadres set
ablaze a Mithana-ma (betel leaves) laden truck near Jairolpokpi
under Jiri Police Station in Imphal East District.
Non-locals in Manipur asked Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh to intervene and to take immediate measures
to protect their lives and property. The RPF, the political wing of
the PLA, had in March 2010 issued a statement, asking all non-locals
living in the State to leave before May 31. It had described all those
who entered Manipur after 1949 (when the erstwhile princely state
had merged with the Indian Union) as "non-Manipuris" and said these
people were facing "extreme hatred" in State.
The Hindustani Samaj of Manipur, an
association of non-locals, said the State Government had done nothing
to ensure their safety. "As many as 32 non-Manipuris have been killed
by militant groups in the state since January while the RPF has asked
transporters not to transport non-Manipuri people into the state,"
said Nareshwar Kumar, president of the Hindustani Samaj, in a letter
to the Prime Minister. "In some areas, these elements are visiting
the houses of non-Manipuris and threatening them to leave. As a result,
there is a panic among non-Manipuris," he said. The report adds that
about 50,000 non-locals in Manipur from different States, majority
of them petty vendors and labourers.
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April 13: An over ground worker
of the PLA, identified as N. Sana Singh, was arrested by the Assam
Rifles personnel from Sangiungpham area. One cellular phone with
two subscriber identity module cards was recovered from his possession.
He was subsequently handed over to Thoubal District Police.
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April 10: Myanmar's Ambassador to
India U. Kyi Thein at Shillong in Meghalaya said that action against
Indian insurgents in its territory will be initiated only after
receiving military assistance from India. "We have informed India
of our requirements to help us in fighting against the insurgents,"
the Ambassador said. "India has agreed to provide us our military
requirements, but I cannot share with you our requirements," Thein
said. He said, "We also shared the same problem (insurgency) like
India. This problem will be sorted once India meet our requirements."
The report adds that there are at least 15 insurgents' camps operating
from Myanmar soil, fighting either for an autonomous or independent
homeland in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam. The Centre asked the Myanmar
to take action against the militant groups, including Manipur-based
United National Liberation Front (UNLF), People's Liberation Army
(PLA), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People's Revolutionary Party
of Kangleipak (PREPAK) Assam-based ULFA and Nagaland-based National
Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National
Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) operating from Sagaing
division and the Chin State of Myanmar. Thein said that the problem
of insurgency across the India-Myanmar border can be sorted out
through infrastructure development. "We (India- Myanmar) now plan
to develop infrastructure in the border with special emphasis on
enhancing connectivity," the Ambassador informed.
Two over ground women extortionists
belonging to Lamyenba Khuman group of the Military Council faction
of the KCP were arrested by a combined force of the Army and Bishnupur
District Police. They were identified as Laisarom Tombi (46) and Oinam
Pratima alias Abey (42). Laisarom Tombi was wife of a dead PLA cadre
L. Naucha.
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April 8: A PLA cadre, Laimujam Rupachandra
alias Tenyson (22), was arrested by the Imphal West District
Police from Wanghengbam Leikai bus parking. A 9-mm pistol with one
magazine along with 11 live rounds and one Chinese hand grenade
were recovered from his possession. He disclosed that he joined
the PLA in May 2006 through one Ajit and got basic military training
at Tumbol in Myanmar. He was reportedly operating in 'mobile fighting
section-II' of the outfit.
A female cadre of the PLA, identified
as Soraisam Ongbi Ningthoujam Ningol Premila Devi (46), was arrested
by the Imphal West District Police during a search operation along
Uripok Kangchup road. She confessed that she was involved in extortion
of money from the general public in Thoubal areas under the instruction
of one Chitra of the 'medical staff' of the PLA.
The Assam Rifles refuted the allegation
of the PLA regarding desecrating of sacred places by the Armed Forces
in Manipur.
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April 7: The Thoubal District Police
arrested PLA 'finance commander', Laishram Kelio alias Bheiya alias
King (32), during a search operation at Hiyanglam area. One laptop,
one cellular phone, subscriber identity module, and some incriminating
documents were recovered from his possession.
A PLA cadre, Tennison, was arrested
by the Imphal West District Police. One 9-mm pistol was recovered
from his possession.
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April 6: A woman cadre of the PLA,
identified as Thangjam O. Loli Devi (42), was arrested by the Thoubal
District Police from Nongpok Sekmaivillage. She confessed that she
was operating in the 'finance section' of the outfit under one Nongleiba
of Khurai Kongpal, who was recently killed by the SFs. The Police
said that she was involved in passing critical information about
the movement of SFs as well as providing shelter and logistic support
to the PLA cadres.
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April 4: A PLA cadre, Nongmaithem
Banner alias Norendro Meitei (31), was arrested by the Imphal
West District Police from Phumlou village. A 9-mm pistol loaded
with seven live ammunitions in the magazine and two cellular phones
were recovered from his possession.
A PLA cadre, Seleibam Saratchandra
of Karirembikhok Mayai Leikai, was arrested by the Thoubal District
Police form Wangjing Bazar area.
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March 31: Kuki National Organisation
(KNO), an umbrella organization of the Kuki outfits entering the
Suspension of Operation (SoO), pledged to safeguard non-local residents
in an apparent response to the call by the Revolutionary People's
Front's, political wig of the PLA, for voluntary exit in safer places.
"The SoO group have joined hands and have decided to stand up for
the non-Manipuris against the remarks made by the RPF," declared
a statement of the KNO signed by its under secretary, publicity
and information, T. Stephen Kuki.
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March 30: A PLA cadre, Konthoujam
Surchandra alias Saratchandra Meitei (28), was arrested by
the Imphal East District Police from Wangkheiarea on March 30. Seven
40-mm lathode bomb, 75 AK ammunition, and one E.Y. cell 10-mm bomb
were recovered from his possession. He had joined the PLA in December
2009 and was operating under one Tomba of the outfit.
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March 26: Two UNLF cadres surrendered
before the Manipur Director General Police Y. Joykumar and IGAR
(South) Major General C. A. Krishnan at a surrender ceremony held
at Mantripukhri area in Imphal East District. They reportedly laid
down arms to the Assam Rifles on March 15. They were identified
as Sunil Singh alias Kiyamlakpa and Herojeet Singh alias
Silongba. Kiyamlakpa joined '293rd battalion' of the UNLF on October
27, 2007 and got training at Tuambual camp for 60 days. Silongba
joined the PLA in 2005 before he defected to the UNLF on April 14,
2009. He was trained at Mintha camp for 45 days.
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March 25: The RPF, political wing
of the PLA, asked the local people to persuade the non locals to
leave Manipur and to return to their respective States.
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March 22: A PLA cadre, Moirangthem
Sanjit Meetei alias Johnson (18), was arrested by the Imphal East
District Police from Andro Parking area. He disclosed that he joined
the outfit in June 2009 through one Elis, a self styled 'corporal'
of the PLA.
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March 21: The Manipur-based militant
outfits, PLA and United National Liberation Front (UNLF), are on
recruitment drive in order to consolidate their bases in Barak Valley.
According to intelligence sources, two hardcore women cadres of
the PLA, identified by name in their teens, are on recruitment mission
and extortion drive. Resources are also being pulled up through
ransoms. The PLA in particular is active in certain areas of Nagaon
where a middle aged woman cadre is looking after the interests of
the organization. UNLF, which has virtually no strength in the valley
except in the fringe areas bordering Manipur in Lakhipur sub-division,
is making desperate bid to regroup in order to make its presence
felt with the sole objective of extortions to replenish its depleted
coffers. A woman cadre of the outfit is looking after recruitment
and resource generation. Both the outfits are however operating
independently, said the sources.
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March 20: An injured PLA cadre,
who was involved in the encounter with the Security Forces on March
16 at Old Tolen area, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police.
He was identified as one Ningthoukhongjam Bhagirat alias
Hardly Meitei (25). He disclosed that he joined the outfit in 2007
through one Nongleiba and got basic military training at Myanmar.
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March 18: N. Premjit (30),
said to be a former cadre of the PLA, was shot dead by unidentified
miscreants at Khangakcham Thong under Yairipok Police Station of
Thoubal District.
A PLA cadre, Likram Thoi, alias
Thouyangba (19), who was injured in an encounter with the SFs at
Old Tollen of Chandel District on March 17, was arrested from a
house at Heirok in Thoubal District. One AK-56 rifle, 50 live rounds,
one Chinese hand grenade, two rocket-propelled shells and a broken
butt of an AK-56 rifle were recovered from his possession.
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March 17: Two PLA cadres
were shot dead by the SFs during an encounter at Tolen village in
Chandel District. Sophisticated weapons including one RPG, two AK-47
Rifles, one M-4 Rifles, one lethod gun, one Pistol and two Universal
Machine Guns (UMG) along with substantial amount of ammunitions
were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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March 15: Assam Tribune quoting
security sources reports that the interrogation of the Communist
Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders arrested in recent past
indicated the game plan of the groups to extend cooperation to other
militant groups in the country. The main aim of the Maoists is to
divert the attention of the Government and SFs. Sources indicated
that the Maoists have also signed an agreement with the RPF, political
wing of PLA, to extend cooperation to each other.
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March 14: A cadre belonging
to the Military Council (MC) faction of the KCP, identified as Khaidem
Ranjan alias Nanao alias Arun (22), was arrested by the Imphal
West District Police from Maharani Bridge. Khaidem Ranjan disclosed
that he was earlier a cadre belonging to Fighting group of the PLA
and subsequently joined the KCP-MC on November 2009 through his
elder brother self styled ‘sergeant’ Naocha and was operating under
‘finance section’ of the outfit. He was asked to extort money from
general public.
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March 13: A PLA cadre, Saikhom Khogen alias Ngouthoi alias Kiyamba Meitei (22),
was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Nagamapal area.
He joined the outfit in 2007 under one ‘lance corporal’ Bony and
received basic military training at Myanmar. Two non-resident
stay permits of the RPF, political wing of the PLA, and one cellular
phone were recovered from his possession.
Another PLA cadre, Khuraijam Vaksar Meitei (30),
was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Thangal Bazaar
area. He joined the outfit in 2009 through oneBasanta alias Bheigo and
was operating in the ‘finance section’ of the outfit and asked to
extort money from Thangal Bazaar area.
One more PLA cadre, Haorongbam Basant alias Bheigo (41),
was also arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Lalambung Makhong Haorongbam Leikai.
He joined the outfit on October 14, 2009 through one Lata.
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March 8: An Assam Rifles trooper
was killed and another wounded in an encounter with the PLA
cadres at Salungpham in Chandel District on March 8.Imphal Free
Press quoting a village chief reports that around 100 armed cadres
of the suspected PLA were passing through the village in the wee
hours and troops of the Assam Riffles rushed to the village. Thereafter,
a fierce encounter between the two sides ensued for about 20 minutes,
the report adds.
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March 7: A PLA cadre, Elangbam Inao
Singh alias Che (27), was arrested by the Thoubal District
Police during a search operation at Hiyanglam Mayai Leikai area.
The Police stated that he joined the outfit in 1999 and he was involved
in various encounters with SFs at Wangjing, Singhat and Salungpham
in 2000, 2003 and 2004 respectively.
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh
informed the State Legislative Assembly that suspected involvement
of the PLA cadres behind the January 13 killing of a woman, Angom
Ongbi Chanbi, and her daughter Meneka alias Ibemcha (17) of Phayeng
was cited in a Police report. One N. Meghachandra (29), who is suspected
to be involved in the killing, was arrested. Meghachandra confessed
during interrogation that he had gone along with a PLA cadre, N.
Sunil alias Piktru, to the house of Chanbi in June-July 2009, the
Chief Minister said. The Chief Minister further informed the House
that Meghachandra disclosed that after going to the house of Chanbi,
Sunil had threatened her to produce one of her sons who was also
a PLA cadre but deserted along with arm. Besides Sunil, the identity
of 12 to 13 other persons who were also suspected to be involved
in the killing was established.
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March 6: The PLA set May 31 as the
deadline for non-locals to leave Manipur. The outfit said all those
who came to Manipur after 1949 were considered non-Manipuris and
entry of outsiders to the State was illegal. Giving reasons for
"appealing" to the non-Manipuris to leave, T. Leisemba, ‘publicity
secretary’ of the RPF, political wing of the PLA, said living and
working in the State by non-Manipuris had become dangerous as "hatred"
among the residents was growing.
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March 3: The Revolutionary People's
Front (RPF), political wing of the PLA, said its 'executive committee'
in February 2010 resolved to support the struggle for freedom of
Nagaland, but decided to oppose any design to break up Manipur as
a result of the political dialogue. "The meeting also decided to
face boldly any design by the NSCN-IM to strain relationships among
revolutionary groups in the region," T. Leisemba, 'publicity secretary'
of the RPF, said in a statement. The statement said the NSCN-IM
cadres had shot dead two PLA cadres and injured another on October
19, 2009. Following the incident, the RPF reviewed its policy and
decided to fight any move of the NSCN-IM to break up Manipur and
strain relations among fraternal groups, the statement added.
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March 2: The Assam Rifles personnel
recovered one RPG,32 live rounds of AK 47, three anti personnel
mines and PLA documents during a search operation in general area
of Wabagching in Thoubal District.
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February 26: India and Myanmar are
gearing up for a "well-coordinated operation" to flush
out militants of the Northeast from the forests in the neighbouring
country. The operation was finalised after Union Home Secretary
G.K. Pillai visited Yangon, capital of Myanmar,
on February 18. An official source said Pillai had disclosed
this during a security meeting attended by top officials of the
Manipur Police and Central Forces in Imphal. Pillai said
that militant camps of various groups from the Northeast, including
the UNLF, PLA, NSCN-K and NSCN-IM were based in Myanmar. The
locations of these camps and maps of the area, Pillai said,
had been provided during his meeting with Myanmar’s Deputy
Home Minister Brigadier General Phone Swe. "They assured
us that any camp working against Indian interests would be targeted," Pillai said.
He, however, expressed doubts regarding the capabilities of the Myanmarese military
and the effectiveness of such an operation. "They will take
action, but the Myanmarese military has certain limitations
concerning their capabilities," he said.
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February 23: A PLA cadre, Mohan Singh
(40), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Wangoo Mamang
Sabal in Thoubal District.
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February 22: Two PLA cadres were arrested
by Imphal East District Police from JN Hospital area. They were
identified as Chingakham Bandana alias Naobi Devi (23) and Yumnam
Dhanabir (40).
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February 19: A PLA cadre, Nongmaithem
Ibotombi Singh alias Pepe (34), was arrested by the Imphal
East District Police. One motor cycle was recovered from his possession.
He confessed that he joined the PLA in 2008 and has been operating
under one Bony of Thambalkhong area.
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February 17: Three PLA cadres were
arrested by the Imphal West District Police. 2100 rounds of AK series
rifle, 500 M-16 rifle rounds, 70 lathode bombs, 10 Chinese hand-grenades
with detonators, 13 Chinese-made two inch mortar shells, two AK
series magazines, a mobile phone hand- set and one two wheeler vehicle
were recovered from their possession.
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February 11: The PLA crticised a
civil society group Senior Citizens for Society, since its president
N. Binoy in an earlier statement said to safeguard integrity of
India and maintain unity and solidarity.
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January 31: Two suspected PLA cadres
were shot dead by the Thoubal District Police during an encounter
at Langmeithel Mamang Leikai area. An AK series Rifle, two AK magazines,
one lethode gun, one broken RT set being hit by bullet, 21 live
ammunitions of AK rifle, two live lethode bomb shells, one empty
case lethode bomb, 15 cases of AK ammunitions and two leather wallets
with INR 560 were recovered from the encounter site.
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January 24: Four PLA
militants, arrested by Tripura Police in capital Agartala on January
14, were brought to Manipur by the State Police. They were arrested,
after they illegally crossed over to West District in Tripura from
Bangladesh and attempted to leave for Guwahati in Assam in a hired
vehicle.
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January 14: Tripura
Police arrest four PLA militants in capital Agartala in Tripura,
after they illegally cross over to West District from Bangladesh
and attempt to leave for Guwahati in Assam in a hired vehicle
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January 12: Two PLA
cadres along with one sympathizer are arrested a combined force
of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during a search
operation at Mayang Langjing under Lamshang Police Station. They
are identified as Thamongjam Samsan Singh (40), Huidrom Bhogen alias
Chingkhei (28) and Khuraijam Basanta Singh alias Kakabasan
(45). Khuraijam Basanta is a harbourer cum money collector of the
outfit. One AK-56 Assault Rifles with magazine and 30 live rounds
of AK ammunitions, one M-16 Assault Rifles with two magazines and
100 ammunitions of M-16 Rilfes and two mobile phones are recovered
from their possession.
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January 12: The PLA
claims of 'recovering' arms and ammunitions carried away by two
deserter of the outfit, who had been reportedly trying to surrender
before the Security Forces (SFs). They are identified as Khoirom
Santikumar alias Thoujanba (26) and Meisnam Kaoba alias
Ibomcha (29).
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January 11: A self
styled ‘lieutenant’ of the PLA, identified as Maibam Ratan alias
Moramba Singh (42), is arrested by the Imphal East District Police
from J.N Hospital at Porompat area. He discloses that he joined
the outfit in 1993 and got training at Bangladesh for 45 days.
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January 10: A PLA cadre,
Lourembam Robinson alias Benin (28), is arrested by the Imphal West
District Police from Kakwa Naorem Leikai near Ima Lairembi. He confesses
that he joined the outfit in February 2003 under one Khagemba of
Kakwa and got basic military training at Sajik Tampak in Chandel
District and was operating under one Lamjing of the outfit.
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January 9: Two PREPAK
cadres, involved in the January 6 bomb attack at the residence of
Manipur Opposition leader Radhabinod Koijam at Thangmeiband, are
arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police
and Assam Rifles. They are identified as Moirangthem Monao alias
Parimacha alias Mohen alias Sana (26) and Laikhuram Munal Singh
alias Santahoi (24). One loaded 9-mm pistol, one magazine of AK-47
rifles with three live rounds and one two wheeler vehicle and one
cellular phone are recovered from their possession. They reveal
during their interrogation that they were operating under one R.K.
Jemson alias Rozar alias Ramananda alias Nongpoknagnba (32) of Sagolband
Bijoy Govinda. They confess their involvement in the killing of
one non local sugar juice vendor at Kwakeithel Bazar on March 1,
2009, killing of one non local barber at Sagolband Khumbong Mayum,
lobbying of hand grenade at computer shop at Lamphel Sanakiethel,
setting ablaze of Ujala Restaurant at Kwakethel, setting ablaze
of Joychandra Garden at Langol and extortions of money from various
shops and restaurants and saw mills and other business establishments
in the Imphal areas. They also disclose that the recent serial killings
of non locals in the State were the handiwork of the PREPAK, PLA,
UNLF and KYKL as per a ‘decision’ taken at the top level to destabilise
the present Manipur Government.
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January 8: Two PLA
cadres, Ningthoujam Surendra Singh alias Achou (39) and Khundongbam
Sharatchandra Singh alias Angang (45), were arrested by the
Thoubal District Police during a search operation along the National
Highway -39 at Wangjing Bazar area. They are involved in various
cases of extortion of money from the general public of Thoubal areas
and in giving shelter to PLA cadres at their respective houses.
The Apunba Lup, the
apex body of several agitating groups in the State, suspended its
class boycott campaign and declared resumption of classes in the
valley from January 11, after holding fifth round of talks at office
of the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh. The Apunba Lup
had carried out an agitation for the last six months in protest
against the July 23 encounter in which a suspected PLA militant
was shot dead by the Imphal West District Police in the Khawairamband
Bazaar area. A pregnant woman was also killed and five other persons
sustained injuries in the cross-fire.
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December 29: Three PLA cadres are arrested
by the Imphal East District Police from Top Khewa area. They are
identified as Thoudam Banda (39), Ningombam Sikender alias S.K (30)
and Nongthombam Ratan alias Romio (30). One 9-mm pistol loaded with
magazine along with three live rounds is recovered from the possession
of Sikender. They are involved in extortion of money from general
public, Government officials and motivation of young boys and girls
to joint the outfit in and around Phaknung area.
A PLA cadre, Lairenlakpam
Joychandra Meetei alias Ibungo alias Boxer alias Okendro (31), is
arrested by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police
and Assam Rifles from Tiger camp village under Lamlai Police Station.
One .32 revolver along with six live ammunition and one Chinese
hand grenade are recovered from his possession. Joychandra discloses
that he joined the outfit in July 1997 through one Naba and got
training at Sajik Tampak in Chandel District.
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December 25: A woman
cadre of the PLA, identified as Khundrakpam Chandrajini alias Echaltombi
(23), is arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Palace
gate. Some incriminating documents of the outfit are recovered from
her possession.
December 27 A suspected
militant is shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal East District
Police and Assam Rifles during a counter insurgency operation at
Irilbung Kalika area. One 9-mm pistol along with three live rounds
and one Chinese hand grenade are recovered from the possession of
the slain militant.
Two cadres belonging
to Noyon faction of the KCP, identified as Moirangthem Anand Singh
alias Khingba (31) and Potsangbam Ibochouba Singh (30), are arrested
by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam
Rifles in two separate search operations at Kakwa Bazar and Heirangoithong
Aheibam Leikai. Moirangthem Anand confesses that he was a former
PLA cadre and currently an active cadre belonging to Noyon faction
of the KCP. He further confesses of his involvemrnt in the abduction
of a staff of the Manipur Fishery Department and extortion of INR
one million from the Department as group’s fund. He also admits
that he was involved in the hurling of a hand grenade at the house
of the Executive Engineer of the Manipur Public Health Engineering
Department on December 7. Potsangbam Ibochouba also discloses that
he was involved in the abduction of the Fishery Department staff
under the ‘command’ of Anand.
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December 23: A sympathizer
of militant groups, Konsam Raghu Singh (49), is arrested by the
Imphal East District Police from Sawombung forest gate. He is involved
in collection of money from various individuals and business establishment.
He discloses that he was an employee of Manipur Forest Department
and was collecting a sum of INR 20 from each truck plying along
Imphal-Ukhrul road for giving to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)
and PREPAK outfits. He also revealed that he had handed over a sum
of INR 6200 to the PLA and INR 3200 to the PREPAK. One cellular
phone, one driving license and one wallet with a sum of INR 140
were recovered from his possession.
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December 18: A PLA
cadre, Chingangbam Jiten Singh alias Kemba alias Inao
(34), is arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khurai
Lamlong bazaar area. A cellular phone is recovered from his possession.
He joins the outfit in 1996.
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December 12: A suspected PLA cadre,
Anil alias Premjit alias Prem alias Ali, is
shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel at Semang in Chandel District.
One 9-mm US made pistol along with three live rounds, three fired
cartridges of 9-mm and one personal diary were recovered from the
possession of the slain militant.
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December 11: A PLA cadre, L. Thonba
Singh (31), is arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search
operation at Keithelmanbi in Chandel District.
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December 9: The Kuki Students Organisation
(KSO) states that PLA cadres assaulted villagers of Bongte area
under Tengnoupal Block in Chandel District on December 5 causing
injuries to ten people. The KSO said that defiance to PLA cadres’
insistence against venturing out of the villages to make them human
shields angered the PLA cadres. The student body also ask the State
and security authorities to extend financial assistance to the injured
people as well as to ensure safety of the villagers by taking appropriate
measures without any delay failing which agitations would be launched.
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December 1: A PLA cadre, Ningthoujam
Damen alias Tamlen Singh (32), is arrested by the Imphal East District
Police from Khurai Telipati.
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November 15: Two PLA militants,
Laishram Ibothoi alias Kangla (29) and Laishram Umakanta
alias Megha Chandra alias Kumar (29), are arrested
by the Assam Rifles personnel from Chairen village in Senapati District.
Seven live rounds of AK-47 ammunitions are recovered from their
possession.
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November 10: A suspected PLA militant,
Salam Kiran Singh (32), is arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal
District Police and Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation
at Tokpaching. He gets training in Myanmar.
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November 7: Sentinel reports
that Chinese Army has trained cadres of the PLA outfit. A compact
disc having the recorded confession of a PLA militant ‘sergeant’
Ronny alias Robindo alias Roger stated, "China’s People’s
Liberation Army remains in contact with Manipur’s PLA. 16 platoons
of militants have come back to India after getting trained in China……The
training of PLA militants also goes on continuously in Burma. There
are many temporary camps in Manipur as well, such as Soibolkuki
and Singhat. We train with big guns." Ronny was arrested by the
Manipur Police and Army in August 2009. "I finished my studies in
1986, came to Manipur and got married. Facing financial problems,
I got involved with the militants," said Ronny. He claims of having
close relations with Irengbam Chaoren, ‘president’ of the political
wing of the PLA.
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October 31: The PLA claims responsibility
for the October 29 attack upon a convoy of the Assam Rifles at Itam
Bridge under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District.
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October 28: Indian Army soldiers
arrest four militants from Chiri Bridge on the National Highway-53
under Lakhipur subdivision in Cachar District. One of the arrested
militants is identified as K. H. Gyaneshwar Singh (32), of Bishenpur
District in the State of Manipur. Army sources said he was a 'second
lieutenant' of the PLA. The other three militants are reported to
be UNLF cadres hailing from Lakhipur. They are identified as Nilot
Chandra Sinha (40) of Nayagram, Thomba Sinha (32) of Kunjenleikai
and K Premjit Sinha alias Ranjit of Orabil under Lakhipur Police
Station.
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October 27: A PLA militant, Hemba,
is shot dead by the SF personnel during a counter-insurgency operation
at Phoilenching under Machi Sub-Division in the Chandel District,
where around 50 cadres of the PLA along with sophisticated weapons
camp at the hillock. While two SF personnel are injured, one AK-47
rifle along with 21 rounds of ammunition and two magazines, some
assorted ammunition and incriminating documents are recovered from
the possession of the slain militant.
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October 23: A PLA militant, Laisram
Lincon alias Nikolai (38), is arrested by Assam Rifles personnel
from Sangkphong Oil Depot area under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal
West District on October 23. One hand grenade and three live rounds
of AK 47 were recovered from him.
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October 22: The dead body of a 23-year-old
youth, suspected to be an injured militant among a group of PLA
cadres who escaped the ambush carried out by NSCN-IM militants at
Nungsithaibi on October 19, is recovered from Tangkhul Hundung Itham
Lamkhai under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul District. The slain
militant was identified as Khundongbam Chetan alias Moba alias Langamba
(23).
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October 19: Two PLA militants, Yengkhom
Bungocha alias Sanayai and Pte Laishram John alias
Chingkheinganba, are killed by suspected NSCN-IM militants at Nungsit
Haibi under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal District.
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October 18: A Bangladeshi cadre of
the PLA, Ahelbam Bisorjit Singh alias Pari Kanba (25), while
traveling in a vehicle from from Imphal to Moreh, is arrested by
the Assam Rifles at Tengnoupal in Chandel District. He belongs to
Chittagong area at Mualabi Bazar in Bangladesh.
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October 15: Normal
life and functioning of the Government departments and hospitals
are disrupted in Manipur, after the Manipur People’s Liberation
Front (MPLF), an umbrella body of the outlawed PREPAK, UNLF and
PLA, called for a general shutdown and observed a ‘national black
day’ against the State’s merger with the Indian Union in 1949.
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October 11: The Manipur People's
Liberation Front, an umbrella body of the PREPAK, UNLF and PLA,
calls for a general shutdown on October 15 as "national black day"
against Manipur's merger with the Indian Union on that day.
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October 6: A woman militant of the
PLA, identified as Kshetrimayum O. Ibeyaima alias Eche Meitei
(47), is arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Alu Gali
area.
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September 30: Assam Rifles personnel
arrested four militants at Kakching in Thoubal District. They are
identified as Serimayum Amarjeet Sharma of the PREPAK, Nongmaithem
Roshan Singh of the PLA, Nongmaithem Surjit Singh of the KYKL and
Khetrimayum Jemes of the UNLF.
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September 15: An unidentified PLA
militant is arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Top Chingtha
area under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal District.
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September 13: A PLA militant, Heisnam
Rajesh alias Thoiba (21), injured in the encounter with the
India Reserve Battalion (IRB) convoy along the Ningthemcha Ngakha
Ching hill range under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District
on September 12, is arrested by the Police from Imphal Hospital
at RIMS Road in Imphal West District.
An injured PLA militant, involved
in the same September 12 ambush on a convoy of the IRB, is arrested
from Shija Hospital. He was identified as Naorem Ingo.
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September 12: Four India Reserve
Battalion (IRB) personnel are killed and four others wounded in
an ambush carried out by the PLA at Ngakha Hill in Imphal East District.
The militants used rocket launchers, lethod guns and other sophisticated
weapons to target the vehicles. The militants also snatched an INSAS
rifle, an AK-47 rifle and a self-loading rifle before retreating
into the hills. The deceased IRB personnel were identified as Khangembam
Nanda, Amuchou Singh, Vicky Singh and Ashing.
A PLA militant, Gurumayum Kanglen
Sharma alias Suraj (20), is arrested by a combined force of
the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during a search operation
at Kakching Khunou area. He was operating in the 'finance section'
of the outfit.
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September 9: A PLA militant, identified
as Yambem Nadeshwore Singh alias Jolish (39), is arrested
by Imphal East District Police from the Kongpal Thongkhong area.
Three live rounds of 9-mm ammunitions are recovered from his possession.
Two PLA militants, Oinam Sanajaoba
Singh alias Maimu (28) and Sapam Ongbi Kebi Devi (55), are
arrested by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and
Assam Rifles personnel from Heingang Panthoibi Lampak area. Two Chinese
hand grenades are recovered from their possession.
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September 3: A PLA militant, Nongthongbam
Jiten Meitei alias Thambalngou (37), is arrested by a combined
force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles along
with US made .32 auto pistol and three live rounds. Jiten joined
the outfit in August 2008 through one Inao of the PLA. On Jiten's
disclosure, another cadre of the same outfit, identified as Ng.
Premeshwor alias Prema (33), was also arrested. The duo is
reportedly involved in extortion from general public, Government
officials and traders.
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September 2: A PLA militant, Meihoubam
Nimai Chand, is arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a
search operation at Tekcham in Thoubal District.
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September 1: Two PLA militants,
identified as Gurumayum Milan Sharma alias Laingamba and
Gurumayum Kiranbala Devi, are arrested by a combined force of the
Imphal East District Police and the Assam Rifles from Kshetrigao
area. Three demand letters of the outfit are recovered from their
possession.
A suspected PLA militant, Mohammed
Sakat Ali alias Apik, is arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel
during a search operation at Moreh Ward No. 5 Muslim Basti area in
Chandel District.
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August 31: Two suspected PLA militants
are shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter
at a village near Border Pillar No 99 along the India-Myanmar border
under Moreh Police Station in Chandel District.
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August 21: A PLA militant, Mohammed
Waris Khan, is arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search
operation at an unspecified place in Thoubal District.
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August 19: A combined force of the
Imphal West District Police and Army arrests a ‘sergeant’ of the
PLA, identified as Sagolsem Bobby alias Roger alias Thoi alias Ahingba,
from the residence of a woman member of Thongju Gram Panchayat (village
level local self government institution), Ningthoujam Ongbi Mani
Devi, at Thongju Pechu Lampak. Following his confession, a cache
of arms and ammunition, including two AR-56 Rifles, six magazines,
32 ammunition, one lethode gun, 14 lethode bombs and three Chinese
hand grenades with detonators, is recovered from the residential
compound of one Athokpam Tomba (40) at Yairipok Tera Urak. Bobby
confesses that he joined the PLA in 2000 and after undergoing training
at Sajik Tampak, has been working in the auxiliary group of the
outfit. Subsequently, two PLA sympathizers, Salam Dewan (35) and
his wife Salam Ongbi Memocha Devi, are also arrested by the combined
force from Phoubakchao Litan Makhong. 680 rounds of ammunition of
7.62 weapon, 340 ammunition of AK, 25 lethode bombs, one Chinese
hand grenade, one I-Com hand hold set with charger, two pipe bombs,
six circuit wire bundles, five packets of nitrate salt weighing
100 grams, one cadmium battery, nine electronic detonators, one
27-Detonator and two kilograms of explosive materials, kept concealed
around the house, are recovered. They confess that they have been
establishing contact with the PLA through phone for the last five
to six years and helping in concealing arms and ammunition apart
from providing shelter.
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August 16: Army personnel arrested
four PLA militants, including a woman, from Vivekananda Road in
the Silchar town of Cachar District in Assam. The arrested militants
are identified as Suman Singha alias Lt Rakesh (28) of Dibonkhunao
under Jiribum Police Station, Phaijam Irabantta Singha alias
‘corporal’ Ajit Kumar Singha (27) of Sikta Lamlai Police Station
in East Imphal, Nabo Kumar Singha (53) of Rongpur under Sadar Police
Station of Silchar and Dashumati Devi (40), wife of Nabo Kumar Singha.
A cache of arms and ammunition, a motorcycle, and a laptop are recovered
from their possession.
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August 14: Two PLA militants, Selheibam
Joy alias Jayanta and Oinam Lukhoi Yumnam Huidrom Khunyai
Leikai, are arrested by the combined force of the Imphal West District
Police and Army. Nine rounds of ammunition of AK Rifles are recovered
from their possession.
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August 10: Troopers of the Assam
Rifles arrest one PLA militant at Tangjing Khunou under Kakching
Police Station in Thoubal District. The militant was identified
as Kh Pramjit Singh (25) of Tangjing Turel Wangma village.
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July 23: A PLA militant, Nandobi
alias Kisan, is arrested by a combined force of the Assam
Rifles and Thoubal District Police from Salungpham.
A suspected PLA militant, Chungkham
Sanjit alias Romesh alias Ngongo alias Chingkhei,
is shot dead by the Imphal West District Police during an encounter
at Khawairamband bazaar area. A pregnant woman, Thockchom O. Rabina,
is also killed and five other persons sustain injuries in the cross-fire.
A 9-mm Mauser pistol loaded with three live rounds, one round in the
chamber and a driving license are recovered from the possession of
the slain militant.
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July 19: A woman militant of the
PLA, identified as Pebam Sophiya alias Sanathoi, is arrested
by the Imphal East District Police from Mantripukhrii area. Pebam
confesses during her interrogation that she joined the outfit in
2004 and got training at Taikotang village under Singhat Sub-Division
in Churachandpur District and she was involved in extortion of money
from general public, Government officials and traders.
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July 16: Two women cadres of the
PLA, identified as Soraisam Rose Chanu alias Rani and Huidrom
Ibetombi Devi, are arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District
Police and Assam Rifles from Wabagai Thingel Leikai Dam Makhong
area.
A woman PLA militant, Oinam Balbati
Devi alias Inaobi alias Bal, is arrested by a combined
force of the Bishnupur District Police and Gorkha Rifles during
a search operation at Keinou area.
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July 8: One PLA militant, identified
as Samjetsabam Inaocha (23) of Salungpham Maning Leikai, was also
arrested. During interrogation, he confessed that he is an active
PLA member having army number 1943 ‘Lance Corporal’. He joined the
outfit in the year 2000 through one Bimol and was presently working
in the ‘Publicity Division’ under Bimol.
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July 4: Two PLA militants were killed
during a gun-battle with the SFs in the Tengnoupal area of Chandel
District, official sources said. One AK 47 rifle, one carbine, a
grenade and some rounds of ammunition were recovered from the incident
site, they said, adding that some militants escaped during the exchange
of fire.
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June 28: A cadre of the PLA, identified
as Th Ranjeet, was arrested from Kakwa area of the Imphal city.
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June 19: A PLA militant, M. Nanaobi
Singh, is arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Moreh in Chandel
District while moving towards Myanmar.
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June 16: Troops arrest
a PLA militant, identified as Heisnam Subol Singh alias Jiban,
during a search operation at Sabal Leikai area.
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June 13 : A PLA militant, identified
as Rojit, is arrested by the Assam Rifles during a search operation
in general area of Finga Market under Yairipok Police Station in
Thoubal District.
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June 12: A PLA militant, Mayanglambam
Khelendro Singh, is arrested by the Imphal West District Police
from Kwakeithel Super Market. Mayanglambam confesses during interrogation
that he was operating under the 'command' of one 25 year old PLA
militant, Moirangthem Muni, and was asked to extort money and to
serve demand letter to people for the outfit.
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June 8: Two PLA militants, identified
as Leiphrakpam Gopen alias Khangba and Salam Ibemcha Devi
alias Joyshree alias Sanamacha, are arrested by a
combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles
from Lamsang Bazaar area.
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May 31: A PLA militant, Bramhacharimayum
Ratan Sharma alias Mangal, is arrested by the Thoubal District
Police from Heirok Litan Makhong area. Bramhacharimayum confesses
that he joined the outfit in 2000 and got military training at Khongtam
in the same year. He was operating under the 'finance section' of
the outfit in Thoubal District.
A former PLA cadre, Khagembam Mahesh
alias Rishikesh, is shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel
near Waithou along the India-Myanmar road under Lilong Police Station
in Thoubal District. His accomplice, however, manages to escape from
the incident site. The report adds that Khagembam opened fire on the
Assam Rifles personnel when they asked his accomplice who was riding
a motorcycle to stop. Khagembam was the pillion rider of his accomplice
and he was killed in the retaliatory firing of the Assam Rifles personnel.
Khagembam's family members said he had joined the PLA ten years ago
and later deserted the outfit on medical grounds. They further said
he left his home since the Assam Rifles was trying to arrest him.
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May 22: A PLA militant, identified
as Naorem Surjit Singh alias Ojito, is arrested by the Thoubal District
Police during a search operation at Kakching Turel Wangma area.
He confesses that he joined the outfit in the year 2000 and got
military training at Chittagong Hill Tract area in Bangladesh.
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May 19: A suspected PLA militant,
Pebam Gunindro, is arrested by a combined team of Thoubal District
Police and Assam Rifles from Laikoiching area.
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May 18: A PLA cadre, Tensubam Shatjalnanda
alias Momo alias Barun, is arrested by the Imphal West District
Police from Thangmeiband area. He revealed that he got military
training in Myanmar.
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May 14: A PLA militant is arrested
by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Moreh
in Chandel District.
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May 11: Two suspected militants
are shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter
under Tengnoupal Police Station in Thoubal District. Two 9-mm pistols
with a magazine, four live rounds of 9-mm pistol, three Chinese
grenades and two improvised explosive devices are recovered from
the encounter site. One slain militant is identified as Amom Dorendro
alias Abo. He left home in June 2008. His family members
disclosed that he might have joined the PLA outfit.
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May 10: Assam Rifles stated that
militant outfits like the UNLF and PLA continue with their sole
agenda of extortion, intimidation, drug trafficking and smuggling
which is proved by the fact that their leadership and their families
are getting wealthier by the day. These outfits have a number of
over-ground workers who are actually white collared terrorists sustaining
terrorism by provisioning money and power to the banned organisations
by fleecing the poor public and terrorising them, the press release
stated.
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May 7: A PLA militant, Laishram
Nongyai, is arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel near Thoubal
market. One motor cycle, one Chinese mobile and a driving licence
and INR 160 are recovered from his possession.
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May 2: A KYKL over-ground worker,
identified as Sanjay Rajkumar of Sagolband, is arrested by troops
from a place under Patsoi Police Station in Imphal West District.
He confesses during his interrogation that he was earlier a 'tax
collector' of the PLA and presently working for the KYKL.
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April 29: Two PLA militants, Songaih
and Laipu, are arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel while traveling
in a vehicle at Bongyang under Tengnoupal Police Station in Thoubal
District.
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April 24: A PLA sympathiser, Papu
Thakur, is arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Paona
bazaar area.
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April 12: A PLA militant, Ningthoujam
Ranjit alias Apaiba, is arrested by Thoubal District Police
during a search operation at Nungoo Awang Leikai area.
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April 6: A PLA cadre, Thokchom Bijen
Singh, is arrested by Thoubal District Police from the Heirok bazaar
area.
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April 5: A PLA cadre, identified
as Thokchom Chaothoi of Keinou village in Bishnupur District is
arrested by troops.
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April 4: Two women cadres of the
PLA, identified as Nandeibam Aruna alias Kunjeshori alias Cheche
alias Abe alias CRP alias Arunibala and Akham Manglembi, are arrested
by the Thoubal District Police from Salungpham Mayai Leikai area.
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April 2: Assam Rifles personnel
arrest a PLA militant, Salam Priyo Singh, from Tengnoupal area in
Thoubal District, while travelling in a vehicle in the guise of
a trader from Moreh to Imphal.
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March 24: A PLA militant, Elangbam
Ratan Singh, is arrested by the Thoubal District Police near Wabagai
Khongnangkhong area.
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March 22: A PLA militant, identified
as Leimapokpam Amarjit alias Punshiba, is arrested by troops
from Jiri area under Jiribam Police Station of Imphal East District.
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March 9: One Imphal East District
Policeman, Maisnam Suresh, is wounded during an encounter with suspected
PLA militants in a house located near the Manipur University. One
grenade and live bullets are recovered in a subsequent search operation.
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March 8: A PLA militant, Thekmaijam
Chaoba alias Rajen Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District
Police during a search operation near the NRL Oil Pump in Thoubal
Haokha area on. He was operating in the ‘finance section’ of the
outfit.
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March 4: A PLA militant, E. Robinson,
is arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel while traveling in a vehicle
from Moreh to Imphal.
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March 1: A senior PLA cadre, Laishram
Robindro Meitei alias Ronny, is arrested by a combined force
of the Army and Bishnupur District Police from the National Highway-150
near Toupupki village.
A PLA cadre, Asheibam Nanao alias
Cowboy, is arrested by the Imphal East District Police from
Wangkhei Puja Lampak area.
A PLA cadre, Thoudam Joychandra
Meetei, is arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Lamlong
bazaar area.
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February 28: Troops arrest four
militants belonging to the PLA, Military Council faction of the
KCP and KYKL during separate search operations in the Bishnupur
District.
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February 25: A PLA militant, Mongjam
Chinglemba Singh alias Nongkham alias Naoba, is arrested
by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Sekpi
Khongnangkhong area.
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February 22: A PLA cadre, Laishram
Kanhai, is arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Wangjing
bazar area.
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February 19: Four PLA militants,
including two female cadres, and a Bangladeshi 'transborder courier'
of the outfit, are arrested by the Border Security Force personnel
from Beltoli area of East Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya along
the India-Bangladesh border. Six cell phones, two Indian SIM cards,
one Bangladeshi SIM card and INR 33,160 are recovered from their
possession. They later confess that they wanted to surrender.
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February 17: Two PLA militants are
arrested by the Border Security Force personnel from Shella of East
Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya. They are identified as Krishna
Mohan from Thoubal District and Sushil alias Santi from Bishnupur
District in Manipur.
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February 12: A suspected PLA cadre,
Lisum Premjeet, is arrested by the Border Security Force personnel
from Dawki of Jaintia Hills District in Meghalaya along India-Bangladesh
border. Lisum belongs to Mauang area in Imphal, capital of the neighbouring
State of Manipur. One cellular phone is recovered from his possession.
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February 4: Five militant groups,
the UNLF, PLA, KYKL, PREPAK and KCP, jointly ‘award’ death sentence
to two men, Ipham Amir Khan and Achom Romen Singh, for their alleged
involvement in the January 22 rape and killing of a handicapped
woman vendor, Achom Romen, at Moreh in the Chandel District.
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February 3: Three suspected
cadres of the Manipur-based PLA, including a woman, are arrested
by the Border Security (BSF) personnel while attempting to exfiltrate
into Bangladesh through an area of the Beltoli Border Outpost (BOP)
near Icchamati of East Khasi Hills District in Meghalya. They are
identified as Mema and her son Vinod, residents of Imphal in Manipur,
and Narayan Singh of Bangladesh’s Sunamganj District. Some documents
are recovered from their possession. They reveal that Mema’s husband,
Y. Babu Thambi, was imparting training to cadres at the PLA training
camp in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. The mother and
son had left Manipur in the night of February 2 for Shillong and
then went near the international border where Narayan Singh was
waiting for them to guide them across the border to the PLA camp.
The report adds that the BSF arrested 16 Bangladeshi nationals,
one cadre each of the MULTA and NSCN-IM, 22 Indian nationals attempting
to cross the border, besides seizing contraband items worth INR
44 million, fake Indian currency with face value of INR 70,450.
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January 29: The Assam Rifles personnel
arrest a PLA militant, Puthem Khelen Singh, and a KYKL militant,
Puthem Amuchou Singh alias Saratchandra, during a search
operation at Andro Bazaar under Yairipok Police Station in the Thoubal
District.
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January 27: A suspected PLA hideout
is neutralised by the Assam Rifles personnel in the general area
of Andro Khunou. One cell phone, one SIM card, two blankets, two
bed sheets, cooking utensils and clothing are recovered from the
hideout.
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January 17: Assam Rifles personnel
arrest a PLA militant, identified as Thingujam Shobha Singh (22),
along the Thoubal-Waithou road in the Thoubal District. He is handed
over to the Yairipok Police Station subsequently.
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January 13: A PLA cadre, Sagolsem
Mohon Singh (60), is arrested by the Imphal East District Police
from Khabam Lamkhai on January 13. He was allegedly involved in
extortion activities in the Imphal East District.
Three PLA cadres, Laishram London
alias Ingoba (25), Wahengbam Chaoba Singh alias Sanjit
(28) and Potsangbam Sanjeet Meitei alias Zat (31), are arrested
from Kiyamgei area.
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January 10: Two suspected PLA cadres
are shot dead by Thoubal District Police during an encounter near
the Buffalo Farm junction at Kharungpat. While other militants manage
to escape, three AK 56 rifles, five magazines, 40 live rounds of
AK ammunition, two pressure bombs and one bag are recovered from
the encounter site.
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January 4: An achievement report
released by the Superintendent Police of Imphal West District, L.
Kailun, states that 91 militants, including one PLA cadre, were
shot dead and 343 others arrested by the District Police during
counter-insurgency operations in 2008. The report says of the 343
arrested, 83 were detained under the National Security Act (NSA).
88 assorted weapons and 989 ammunitions were recovered from the
arrested and slain militants, the report adds. In addition, the
report further says INR 1, 95,280 were also recovered from these
militants.
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January 3: A suspected PLA cadre
is shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police
and Army during an encounter in the Haraorou-Iroilok area. While
other militants manage to escape, one AK-56 rifle, one magazine
with seven live rounds of AK ammunition, eleven fired cases of AK
ammunition, one misfired shell of lethod bomb and one fired case
of lethod bomb are recovered from the encounter site.
2008
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December 25: Two PLA militants,
Kshetrimayum Manihar Singh and Nongmaithem Raghumani Singh, are
arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kakching Moirangthem
Leikai.
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December 21: The Thoubal District
Police arrest a UNLF cadre, Tekcham Romenkanta Singh alias
Ibochouba alias Malem alias Puya, during a search
operation at Wangjing Tekcham Leikai. A booklet titled "Nungaiba
Phongdokchaba" is recovered from his possession. Puya confesses
during interrogation that he was earlier a trained PLA cadre and
later joined the UNLF.
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December 17: The Imphal West District
Police and the 12th Maratha Light Infantry arrest two PLA and one
UNLF militants from Patsoi Kiyam area. While two PLA cadres are
identified as Thangjam Samananda alias Dinesh and Sorokhaibam Inaoton
alias Nojen alias Sanjit, the UNLF cadre is identified as Khongbantabam
Lanboi alias Echen. The PLA cadres confess that they had joined
the outfit in 2003 and 2004 respectively. The UNLF cadre, on the
other hand, said that he had joined the outfit in January 2002.
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December 15: The Imphal West District
Police arrest four PLA cadres from Singjamei bazaar. They are identified
as Huiningsupham Bonthe alias Bogen, Sanjenbam Herojit alias
Ibung, Chingabam Bisho Meitei and Nahakpam Loken alias Lokendro.
A vehicle and three mobile handsets along with a SIM card are recovered
from their possession.
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December 2: The PLA 'bans' the export
of rice or paddy outside Manipur with effect from December 12, to
stop the alleged growing of cash crop.
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November 15: Two militants, including
a suspected PLA cadre, are shot dead by the Imphal West district
police commandos during an encounter beyond the southern wall of
Manipur University campus. The slain PLA cadre is identified as
Thokchom Basanta alias Inao.
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November 7: The Special Task Force
(STF) of the Kolkata Police and the Military Intelligence Unit of
the Indian Army’s Eastern Command arrests eight suspected militants
belonging to Manipur. They include PREPAK’s 'lieutenant' K. Kanta
Singh and member of the outfit’s finance department Achom Jagat
Singh, and PLA’s 'finance department member' M. Chittaranjan Singh.
"Both the PREPAK members belong to its "Shanti" faction. They have
recently rechristened their faction as the United People's Liberation
of Kangleipak (UPLK) and Kanta Singh is one of its founder-members,"
STF sources say. Five other arrested cadres of the UPLK have been
identified as Chirom Iboyaima Singh, L. C. Deben Singh, Soram Tomba
Singh, Koijam Ibomcha Singh.
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November 4: A PLA cadre, identified
as Kh. Samananda alias Pangkin, is arrested by the Assam Rifles
personnel during a search operation at Wangjing Bazar under Yairipok
police station in the Thoubal district.
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October 23: A PLA cadre, Khaidem
Nanao Singh, is arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a
search operation in general area of New Longja. He is involved in
drug trafficking and also in money transfer to the PLA camps in
Myanmar.
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October 21 and 22: The PLA signs
three 'joint resolutions' with the CPI-Maoist to carry on their
respective 'struggle' in a two day long meeting held at 'council
headquarters' of the PLA. The 'resolutions' are signed by Alok,
'political bureau member' of the CPI-Maoist, and S. Gunen, 'secretary
general' of the PLA. "The so called Merger Agreement of Manipur
with the Dominion of India was indeed illegal and unconstitutional,"
claim the two sides.
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October 20: A PLA cadre, Mohammed
Naship Ali, is arrested by a team of the Imphal East district Police
from Palace Compound. He confesses to have been involved in extortion
from the general public, government officials and businessmen.
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October 12: A
PLA militant, Mangal Singh, is arrested by the Army personnel from
Shivtilla village under Pailapur police station in the Silchar area
of Cachar district in Assam. Some incriminating documents are recovered
from him.
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October 9: The PLA militants capture
a person, Yumnam Chourjit, and later parade him at unspecified place
in the Churachandpur district, for allegedly serving demand note
of INR 35,000 and trying to extort a huge amount of money from one
Nongmeikapam Inao Singh in the name of the outfit on September 23.
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September 29: Two PLA cadres, Manoranjan
Sharma and Firoz Khan, are arrested by Assam Rifles personnel in
the general area Ward No. 5.
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September 28: Two PLA cadres, Lairenllakpam
Eleicha alias Kumar and Thongam Sarju alias Momo, are arrested by
the Imphal East district police commandos from Khurai Lamlong areas.
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September 22: The Imphal West district
police commandos arrest a PLA cadre, Lambamayum Shrikanta alias
Boy alias Jiringanba, from his residence at Singjamei Wangma Kshetri
Leikai.
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September 11: One PLA cadre, Takhelmayum
Ingocha Singh, is arrested by the combined force of Imphal West
district police commandos and troops of 115 battalion of the Border
Security Force from his residence at Nongren Maning Leikai. Following
his confession, another PLA cadre, Rungman Purnima alias Angba Maring,
is arrested from Yairipok Maring village. Two more cadres of the
same outfit are arrested from the Uripok Panchai Maning. They are
identified as Ningonbam Birbai Singh alias Ingocha alias Ken and
Laipubam Roshan Sharma alias Bhudon. They have joined the PLA in
January 2006 and July 2006 respectively through one Paka Singh of
Uripok Panchai Maning and both are asked to collect money from the
employees of the state government offices. On the basis of their
interrogation, police arrest three more cadres of the PLA, identified
as Tourangbam Pari Singh alias Paka, Kabrabam Inaobi Singh alias
Johnson and Sagolsem Bode Singh from Kangchup Chingkhong.
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September 9: The Imphal
East district police commandos arrest three siblings of a family
including a woman, identified as Champa Kangsa Banik, from Thangal
bazar for being sympathisers of the KCP and PLA. Other members of
the family arrested include Champa’s elder brother, Sunil Kangsa
Banik, and her younger brother, Sujit Kangsa Banik. They are involved
in the extortion of money from Waheng Leikai and Thangal bazar areas.
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September 8: One Assam
Rifles personnel, Bikram Sharma, is killed in an ambush by the suspected
PLA militants near the cemetery at Singngat in the Churachandpur
district along the Guite road.
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August 27: The 'secretary in-charge
division-V' of the PLA, identified as Huidrom Chinglemba alias Somorendro
alias Jack, is shot dead by Assam Rifles during an encounter at
Heingangkhong village in the Imphal East district. While the other
militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol loaded with four live
rounds, three empty cases and four live rounds of AK-47 ammunition
are recovered from the encounter site.
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August 26: The Imphal East district
police commandos arrest a PLA cadre, Kshetrimayum Nilakanta Singh
alias Mangal, from Haokip Veng. One 9-mm pistol, one magazine and
three live rounds of 9-mm ammunition are recovered from his possession.
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August 24: Assam Rifles arrested
two over-ground workers of the PLA, identified as Angom Gojen Singh
and his wife Anju Devi, from Tengnoupal. 10 blank Compact Discs,
one mobile phone with SIM card and spare battery are recovered from
their possession. The couple confessed that the courier was meant
for PLA cadres at Tamu in Myanmar.
One over-ground worker of the PLA, identified as Nongthonbam Premananda
Singh, is arrested by the Thoubal district police from Wangbal village.
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August 20: A team of Imphal East
district police and troops of 39 Assam Rifles arrests one PLA sympathiser,
Oinam Romesh alias Ngouba alias Angouthoi, from his residence at
Ishikha Khunou. Romesh has alleged links with various militant groups
and has been supplying arms and ammunition to the banned outfits.
One PLA cadre, Premanand alias Loya,
is arrested by Assam Rifles personnel from Khurai under Lamlai police
station.
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August 18: Assam Rifles personnel
arrested two PLA and one PREPAK cadres during a counter-insurgency
operation at Khongman. The two PLA cadres are identified as Wangkheimayum
Thoi alias Banta and Kirankumar and the PREPAK cadre is identified
as Aribam Surjit Sharma.
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August 9: One PLA militant, Heikrujam
Ranjit Singh, is arrested by a combined team of Thoubal district
police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel from his residence at
Yairipok Top Chingtha Pukhri Achouba Mapal.
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July 11: The Union Ministry of Home
Affairs proscribes five valley based outfits with its factions and
frontal organizations under the sub-section 1, section 3 of the
Unlalwful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967). The groups
are the PLA, and its political wing, the RPF, UNLF, PREPAK and its
armed wing 'Red Army', KCP and its armed wing, also called as 'Red
Army', KYKL and MPLF.
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June 29: The combined forces of
Imphal East district police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles arrest
a PLA cadre, Nongmeikapam Shanta alias Senapati alias Roger, 38,
from his residence at Pebia Pandit Leikai.
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June 29: Two PLA cadres, Ningthoujam
Leisemba alias Gobin and Gurumayum Ramesh Sharma, are arrested by
Imphal East district police commandos from Bamon Leikai area.
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June 28: Two suspected militants,
including a PLA cadre, Laishram Nanaocha alias Pamheiba, are shot
dead by the Thoubal district police commandos at Ukhongsang Mayai
Leikai under Yairipok police station. One 9-mm pistol and one Chinese
made hand grenade are recovered from them.
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June 20 : One PLA cadre, Lourembam
Ibomcha alias Lamyanba, is arrested by Imphal East district commandos
from Kyamgei Mamang Leikai .
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June 19: The PLA alleges foul play
in the entrance test for M. Phil course in the Political Science
Department of Manipur University held on March 11.
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June 15 : One PLA cadre, Waikhong
Oken Meitei, is arrested by Assam Rifles personnel in the Sekmai
area under Yairipok police station of Thoubal district.
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June 16 : One PLA cadre, Khaidem
Binjoy alias Khomei alias Khomdon alias Mamei alias Leirangton Singh,
was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Sugnu area under
Kakching police station in the Thoubal district.
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June 4: Army arrest a PLA cadre,
Samananda alias Dinesh, under Patsoi police station in the Imphal
West district.
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May 31: One PLA militant is arrested
during a search operation in the Thoubal district.
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May 28: Troops of the 12 Maratha
Li arrest a PLA cadre, Maipam Samchan, from Salam Makha Leikai under
Patsoi police station in the Imphal West district.
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May 23: PLA militants killed a former
cadre of the outfit, identified as Pte Ratan alias Thangjam Gypsan,
at Kamu Ching under Yairipok police station in the Thoubal district.
Lily Leima, 'assistant secretary of communication & publicity' of
the Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), political wing of the outfit,
said that Ratan deserted the outfit along with one AK-56 Rifle and
one hand grenade on December 2, 2007. He reportedly joined the PLA
in March 2007.
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May 21: Three persons, Brajabashimayum
Aken, Aribam Dayamoi and Akoijam Geeta, who 'surrendered' before
the PLA for allegedly selling betel and tobacco products, are paraded
before the media persons.
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May 19: The PLA militants tonsured
a woman, Sudha Tamang, who 'surrenders' before the outfit. She escaped
from the captivity of the PLA after being captured by militants
for allegedly selling betel.
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May 18 One PLA militant, Laishram
Priyobrata alias Butameno, is arrested by Assam Rifles personnel
at Chairel under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district.
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May 13: Two persons, Tongbram Bharat
and Lokendro, 'surrender' before the PLA for allegedly trading in
tobacco and other items 'banned' by the outfit. Lokendra has 'surrendered'
before the outfit in place of his wife Irom Chonjon, who is accused
by the outfit for the 'misdeed'. They are paraded before media persons
at an unspecified place in the valley. The PLA spokesperson says
they would be caned ten times for dealing in 'banned' items and
their shops were shut down for six months. He warns another person,
Leimaram Chaobi, of severe 'punishment' in case of her failure to
'surrender' at the earliest.
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April 29 : The PLA shuts down six
shops for six months for allegedly selling tobacco products at Sangakpham
Bazaar. A large quantity of tobacco products is also set ablaze
by the militants.
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April 24: One private
band party, which took part in the Thabal Chongba (traditional
dance) programme held at Arapti Maning Leikai Pureiromba Laibung
on April 13, ‘surrenders’ before the PLA. The outfit had asked the
band to ‘surrender’ for having violated its diktats.
SFs arrested a PLA
cadre, Yumnam Ibotombi alias Noren, during a search operation in
the area under Patsoi police station.
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April 23: PLA militants
tonsured the heads of six women for allegedly selling tobacco products
in the valley area. They were identified as Soraisam Roma Devi,
Akoijam Maipak Devi, Lourembam Nungsitombi Devi, Koijam Inaobi Devi,
Ningombam Baruni and Akoijam Jibanlata Devi. All of them belonge
to Thoubal Wangmata Bazaar area. Militants also set ablaze tobacco
products ‘seized’ earlier at different places of Thoubal Tata area
on April 22. The PLA asks nine other women, identified as Okram
Shanti Devi, Akoijam Bina Devi, Kakchingtabam Inaobi Devi, Akoijam
Phajabi, Akoijam Purnimashi, Akoi-jam Indira, Akoijam Prema, Yanglem
Aruna and Akoijam Chaoba Devi, to ‘surrender’ within five days.
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April 21: The PLA asks a person,
Asheibam Pishak, to 'surrender' within five days before the outfit,
for his alleged involvement in the rape of a minor girl.
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April 18: The owner of the light
system, Konsam Ningthem, 'surrenders' before the PLA, at an unspecified
place in the Imphal West district. His light system was engaged
in Thabal Chongba (traditional dance) at Arapti Ebudhou Puleiromba
Lampak on April 13.
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April 15: One PLA militant, Chongtham
Gandhi Singh, is arrested from his residence at Khoyathong Polem
Leikai in the Imphal West district. One mobile phone is recovered
from him. He confessed that he was operating under another PLA militant,
Akoijam Rajen alias Rajendro alias Shimray, and had threatened and
extorted a huge sum of money from the Imphal business community.
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April 13: One PLA militant, identified
as ‘ss cpl’ Sanahanba, is arrested by the SFs from Kaibi Makha Leikai.
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April 10: The PLA shuts
down three shops in the Thangmeiband area for six months for allegedly
selling tobacco products. A large quantity of tobacco products ‘seized’
from the shops are set ablaze and women owners of the three shops,
Mongjam Ongbi Pramo, Ngangbam Ongbi Pakpi and Waikhom Ongbi Khomdonbi,
are paraded before the media by militants in the Imphal East district.
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April 9: One woman,
Khamnam Sundari Devi, ‘surrenders’ before the PLA for allegedly
selling tobacco products in her shop inside the Manipur University
campus. She is paraded before media persons by militants at an unspecified
place in the valley area. The outfit stated that two women, Sundari
and Manishang Devi, were found selling tobacco products in their
shops inside the university campus. While the PLA asked both of
them to ‘surrender’, only Sundari responded.
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April 6: The PLA militants
capture four women, identified as Wahengbam Ibemcha Devi, Yumkhaibam
Dalini Devi, Aribam Mimi Devi and Takhellambam Yumjangbi Devi, for
allegedly selling tobacco products at Sawombung area in the Imphal
East district. The outfit reportedly declared a closure of their
shops located in the Sawombung area for a five month period.
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March 30: One PLA cadre, Khumbongmayum
Sharat Singh alias Arun alias Likla, is arrested from Kangla in
the Imphal East district.
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March 27: The Assam Rifles post
at Biyang under Singhat police station in the Churachandpur district
is attacked by the PLA cadres.
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March 14: Two PLA militants take
away a motorcycle along with a cell phone from the gate of the residence
of a youth hailing from Langthabal Lap. One PLA militant, identified
as Arubam Deven alias Sanaton, was arrested during a search operation
at Heibongpokpi Mayai Leikai by the commandos of Imphal West. Preliminary
interrogation revealed that he joined the outfit in 1996 under one
slain 'sergeant' Benon of PLA and was now working in the finance
section under one Sunil of the PLA.
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March 11: One PLA militant, identified
as Thangjam Hemo Singh, is arrested from an area near 2nd MR gate
in Imphal. Preliminary interrogation disclosed that he admitted
of extorting money from the local shopkeepers. The Army and Manipur
Police arrested four militants of the PULF, PLA and KYKL during
separate raids in the Imphal West district.
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March 3: Khupkam Khongsai alias
Kamboi, driver of the bus which was earlier captured by the PLA
militants for allegedly transporting 20 cases of foreign liquor
from Moreh to Imphal on February 12, 'surrenders' before the outfit
. Kamboi is paraded before media persons at an unspecified place
in the Churachandpur district.
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February 27: One liquor trader,
identified as Kiyam Brojen Singh, and his accomplice, Soibam Abung
alias Birbal, are shot at and wounded by the PLA militants at Langol
Tarung area under Lamphel police station in the Imphal West district,
for their alleged involvement in the transportation of the merchandise.
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February 24: Addressing the '29th
raising day' of the Revolutionary Peoples' Front (RPF), political
wing of the PLA, its 'president' Irengbam Chaoren reiterates that
the outfit would not sit for peace talks. He said, "The more than
30-year-long battle aims to win back the lost freedom of the Manipuris.
India's army is killing the Manipuris. No Indian leader takes the
issue of Manipur's freedom seriously. Under these circumstances,
how can we enter into peace talks?"
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February 8: Security forces arrested
one PLA cadre, identified as Maibam Arun alias Kumar Meitei, at
Kwakeithel in the Imphal West district. February 1: PLA militants
abducted a person, Oinam Kunje, and later paraded him before the
media at an unspecified place in the Thoubal district.
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January 29: The PLA militants set
ablaze a large quantity of tobacco products earlier 'confiscated'
from Khumbong area on January 27. Six shops selling tobacco products
are shut down and the outfit has also asked 10 other 'accused' persons
to surrender within five days.
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January 28: One truck is set ablaze
by the PLA militants. The militants reportedly captured the vehicle
along with two persons for allegedly importing 'banned' beetle leaf
at Sangakpham in the Imphal East district on January 22.
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January 23: One suspected PLA cadre
is killed by the security forces when they neutralised a hideout
near Salungpham under Yairipok police station in the Thoubal district.
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January 19: A youth
is shot dead by suspected militants at Langmeithek under Yairipok
police station in the Thoubal district. Police believe the youth
might have been killed by militants for allegedly deserting a militant
outfit. Another report identified the killed youth as Ingo of the
PLA who deserted the outfit.
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January 16: Police
arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Thangjam Bimolchand Singh alias
Satish, from his residence at Pureiromba Nongpok Ingkhol.
Several shopkeepers
who were allegedly selling tobacco products are captured by the
PLA militants. A large quantity of tobacco products and beetle leaf
‘seized’ from the shopkeepers are set ablaze at Keisamthong Irom
Pukhri Mapal after being handed over to the local Meira Paibis
(woman volunteers).
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January 15: Two persons,
Sapam Pradip and Haobijam Singhajit, who had allegedly looted INR
13,100 from a family at Thanga Lawai on January 11-evening, ‘surrender’
before the PLA, who parade them before media persons in the Churachandpur
district.
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January 14: PLA militants
capture a couple, Loitingbam alias Ranjitta and L. Naresh Singh,
and another person, Konthoujam Nilam Devi, for allegedly selling
betel leaves and tobacco. They are paraded before journalists at
an unspecified location in the Churachandpur district.
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January 7: Two tobacco transporters,
Khwairakpam Ibo and Laimayum Manaobi alias Inaobi, who 'surrendered'
before the PLA, are paraded before media persons at an unspecified
place in the Imphal East district.
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January 6: PLA militants tonsured
three women shop owners, identified as Nongmeikappam Lalita, Irengbam
Pramo and Irengbam Lilly, for selling tobacco products and betel
leaf at Irengbam Makha Leikai in the Bishnupur district.
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January 3: Three persons, identified
as Ibemcha Devi, Thoudam Ibotombi and Laishram Ongbi Thoibi Devi,
'surrendered' before the PLA in connection with the December 31
'seizure' of 1500 tobacco cans from Kangpokpi.
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January 7: Two tobacco transporters,
Khwairakpam Ibo and Laimayum Manaobi alias Inaobi, who 'surrendered'
before the PLA, are paraded before media persons at an unspecified
place in the Imphal East district.
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January 6: The PLA militants tonsure
three women shop owners, identified as Nongmeikappam Lalita, Irengbam
Pramo and Irengbam Lilly, for selling tobacco products and betel
leaf at Irengbam Makha Leikai in the Bishnupur district.
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January 3: Three persons, identified
as Ibemcha Devi, Thoudam Ibotombi and Laishram Ongbi Thoibi Devi,
'surrendered' before the PLA in connection with the December 31
'seizure' of 1500 tobacco cans from Kangpokpi.
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December 31: PLA militants shot
at and wounded a person, Yumnam Ibomcha, for his alleged involvement
in the sale of tobacco products at Irom Pukhri Mapal. They also
tonsured the head of a woman, Yumnam Ibomcha. Both Ibomcha and Purnimashi
were produced before media persons in the Ukhrul district. One vehicle
was also set ablaze by the same militants at Angom Lawai in the
Imphal East district.
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December 29: The PLA militants shot
at and wounded a person for allegedly smuggling illicit liquor in
the capital Imphal.
One person, Thounoujam Dhananjoy, is shot at and wounded by suspected
PLA militants at Sekmaijin under Mayang Imphal police station.
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December 25: A consignment of canned
beer, brought in from Myanmar, is 'seized' and later destroyed by
the PLA militants at Samaram Laikon in the Thoubal district. The
proscribed outfit has banned alcohol in the State since 1990.
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December 18: The Manipur Director
General of Police Y. Joykumar denounces the PLA's statement accusing
the security forces of triggering the December 16 bomb blast deliberately
to cause civilian casualties even though the cadres of the outfit
planted the improvised explosive device. He said the allegation
was "nothing but to draw the sympathy of the people and cover up
their fault."
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December 13: The PLA claims that
its cadres, as part of their 'Operation Red Sun', attacked a combined
group of security force personnel and KNA cadres causing several
casualties at Lamlong in the Chandel district.
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December 12: One woman, Laitonjam
Hemolata Devi, is captured and later paraded before the media by
the PLA militants in the Imphal West district, for her alleged supply
of betel leaf. The PLA states that restriction will be 'imposed'
on her movement outside the house for three months. A PLA spokesman
claimed that during the 'interrogation', Hemolata has informed that
at least 13 persons are selling and consuming tobacco products.
The spokesman added that they should 'surrender' to the outfit within
three days and the shops should remain closed for three months.
PLA militants set ablaze tobacco products 'seized' from four persons,
Kangujam Sangeeta Devi , Ape Devi, Ningombam Sampha and Okram Thambou,
who are also asked to 'surrender' within three days.
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December 8: Telegraph
reports that the ‘ban’ imposed by the PLA on the import of betel
leaves from south Assam to Manipur has affected the trade in the
Cachar district of Assam. The members of Prayas, a civil society
organisation working for the welfare of cultivators in south Assam,
said the ban could affect the south Assam economy in the long run.
The report added that people in Manipur have preference for the
Bangla and Khasi varieties of betel leaf, grown abundantly in the
hills and plains of the Cachar district in Assam.
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December 2: One PLA
cadre, Thokchom Paul alias Sharma alias Ibungo, is arrested by Manipur
Police during a search operation at Andro Bazaar in the Thoubal
district.
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One inter-State passenger
bus is set ablaze by suspected PLA militants at Koirou Lambi Nepram
Leirak under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district.
Police suspect that the incident has occurred in connection with
the violation of a ‘ban’ imposed by the PLA on the import of mitha
patta (betel leaves) in Manipur.
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November 26: One betel
leaf seller, Pabankumar Gupta, is shot at and wounded and later
paraded before the media by the PLA in the Imphal West district.
Khomdram Lokeshwor Singh, the driver of a passenger bus, in which
Gupta had brought the betel leaf from Dimapur in Nagaland, was also
paraded before the media.
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November 23: Following a threat
by the PLA, 14 proprietors of Compact Discs (CD) parlours ‘surrender’
CDs of Hindi and X-rated films to militants. Around 4000 surrendered
CDs are set ablaze by the proprietors themselves at Takhel Leikai
public ground in the Imphal East district.
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November 22: One tourist bus plying
along the Imphal-Jiribam route is hijacked and later set ablaze
by unidentified militants at Naran Konjil under Singjamei police
station in the Imphal East district. The bus transporting betel
leaves ‘banned’ by the PLA is owned by one Jallauddin.
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November 20: Two PLA militants are
killed by Assam Rifles personnel at Waiton village under Lamlai
police station in the Imphal East district. Two 9-mm pistols and
two magazines loaded with 16 rounds of ammunition are recovered
from their possession.
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Two PLA militants are killed by
Assam Rifles personnel at Waiton village under Lamlai police station
in the Imphal East district. Two 9-mm pistols and two magazines
loaded with 16 rounds of ammunition are recovered from their possession.
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One PLA cadre, identified as Ibocha,
is killed by the Manipur Police during an encounter at Waheng Khuman
under Wangoi police station in the Imphal West district. One of
his accomplices, identified as Wangkheimayum Umakanta, is arrested
from the encounter site. The encounter occurred after militants
opened fire injuring one Assam Rifles personnel, Yumnam Bishorjit,
who was being abducted by the militants.
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November 18: One PLA cadre, Maisnam
Sundaram Singh, is arrested from his residence at Nambol Kong-kham
Awang Leikai in the Imphal West district. He confesses that he joined
the outfit in December 2004 through one Rozy Devi of PLA and he
took work order for construction of Nambol L. Sanoi Girls’ Hostel
under University Grants Commission programme as a part of collection
of party fund under the command of Rozy Devi.
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November 6: PLA militants
set ablaze a tourist bus at an unspecified place near Uran Chingkhong
foothill under Irilbung police station in the Imphal East district.
The vehicle is targeted since it was transporting betel leaves.
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November 4: Two PLA cadres, Ibochouba
alias Sagar and Premjit Singh, are arrested during two separate
search operations at Pachao and Lungkai Kamranga under Jiribam sub-division
in the Imphal East district. They were involved in attempting to
disrupt electricity supply in the areas and on two different occasions
they had planted improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on electric
pylons near Lalpani and Chingdong Leikai. They succeeded in causing
damage to one electric pylon at Ching-dong Leikai which resulted
in disruption of the power supply and inconveniences to the local
people on September 5.
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November 3: One Border Security
Force post is attacked by suspected PLA militants who used automatic
weapons and hurled lethod bombs on the troops at Tekcham in the
Thoubal district. An encounter ensues the attack. An unexploded
lethod bomb was recovered from the incident site and later defused.
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October 31: Three security force
(SF) personnel are wounded when suspected PLA militants attack them
at Tuiton Khongkhai under Saikot sub-division in the Churachandpur
district.
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October 30: The PLA militants capture
N. Raghu, driver of a vehicle, and later parade him before the media
for his alleged involvement in the October 19 incident of giving
away four cartons of beetle leaf to another person in the capital
Imphal. One unnamed spokesperson for the outfit warns all inter-State
vehicles against carrying beetle leaf and tobacco products in the
future.
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October 29: One PLA militant, Vikram
Singh, is arrested at Gothel under Moirang sub-division in the Bishnupur
district.
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October 27: The PLA militants capture
a female betel leaf seller, identified as Ch. Eliza Kim Aimol, and
parade her before media persons at an unspecified place in the Imphal
East district. They claim to have extracted two bags of betel leaf
worth INR 15,600 from her possession.
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October 26: Tobacco traders set
ablaze a huge quantity of tobacco products at Lamlong Bazaar in
the Imphal East district, following the 'ban' declared by the PLA
militants on betel leaf and tobacco products.
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October 25: The PLA militants 'seize'
25 bags of betel leaf, from a vehicle on the airport road in capital
Imphal. The 'seized' betel leafs are later set ablaze by militants
at unspecified place in the Imphal West district. The outfit also
warns the Indian Airlines and other transport agencies against helping
in bringing the betel leaf into the State in future.
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October 23: The PLA militants 'seize'
one truckload of betel leaf worth INR 1.5 million from Imphal city
and destroy the consignment in the Imphal West district. A spokesman
for the outfit says henceforth it will punish anybody selling betel
leaf and tobacco, without any warning. The outfit asks the owner
of the seized consignment, identified only as Gupta, to surrender
to its cadre. Meanwhile, traders of betel leaf go underground in
the capital city following the killing of two traders, belonging
to the State of Bihar, by PLA militants.
One trader of betel leaf and tobacco products belonging to the State
of Bihar, identified as Anil Sahu, is shot dead by PLA militants
at Kakching Ningthou Leikai under Kakching police station in the
Thoubal district.
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October 22: One trader of betel
leaf and tobacco products belonging to the State of Bihar, Prashad
Jha, is shot dead by PLA militants at Toupokpi in the Bishnupur
district.
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October 15: PLA militants tonsure
the heads of two women, Buya Ongbi Cheisam Ningol Gulejan alias
Ibemma and Maibam Ongbi Yumnam Ningol Shila alias Angang-cha, and
later parade them before the media for their alleged involvement
in drug abuse and drug peddling in the Imphal West district. They
were reportedly caught along with five grams of drugs by the Meira
Paibis, an association of women, from Sekmaijin Thongam Leikai and
later handed over to the PLA militants.
The Manipur People's Liberation Front (MPLF), a conglomeration of
the PLA, the UNLF and the PREPAK,
call for a general strike in protest against the alleged merger
of Manipur with Indian Union on the same date in 1949. MPLF, the
KLO and TPDF also jointly appeal to all the people and militant
outfits in the Northeast region to unite.
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October 14: Three PLA militants,
Jhokchan Ratan Singh, Sushil Ningthoujam and Alam Naba Chandra Singh,
are arrested from a hotel at Shillong city in Meghalaya. They are
later remanded to seven-day police custody. They are arrested while
planning to exfiltrate to Bangladesh through Dawki in the Jaintia
Hills district.
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October 7: Intelligence agencies
have reportedly established a nexus between the PLA and the Lashkar-e-Toiba
(LeT),
which is part of a wider plan of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence
(ISI) to create trouble in entire India. The nexus was revealed
by a LeT militant from Manipur, during his sustained interrogation
by the security agencies. The militant, identified as Mohammed Sadeeq,
was arrested in September 2007 by police from Dudu in the Udhampur
district. Sadeeq, who had initially been working for the PLA was
later assigned to the LeT outfit by PLA leadership along with four
other militants, all of whom hailing from North East, were reported
to be operating in the Kupwara district of the Kashmir valley. Sadeeq
claims that the top PLA and LeT leadership was in frequent contact
with each other through latest channel of communications including
internet and mobile telephones. Commanders of the two outfits, if
required, also meet in some selected areas of Uttar Pradesh, he
reveals. According to him, no LeT militant either from Kashmir or
from Pakistan has been deputed in North East so far mainly for the
fear of their identification and language problem. Though similar
was the problem for North East militants in Jammu and Kashmir too
but some of them were deputed by the PLA to Kashmir with the assurance
that they would operate in the upper reaches only. He stated that
the PLA and LeT had come close to each other only in 2006 after
receiving instructions from the ISI.
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October 6: The PLA outfit imposes
a ban on the sale and import of mithapati mana (betel leaf) into
Manipur.
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September 28: One PLA cadre, Mohammed
Alauddin, was arrested during a search operation at Lamphel in the
Imphal West district. He reportedly took training at Damai in Bangladesh.
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September 26: An exchange of fire
occurs between security forces and suspected PLA militants at unspecified
place between Leiramram and Heinoubok under Nambol police station
in the Bishnupur district.
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September 26: One PLA cadre, Ningombam
Naoba alias Sindu, is arrested during a search operation at Waikhong
area under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district.
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September 24: One PLA cadre, Leishangthem
Bimol alias Puwangba, is arrested during a search operation at Tengnoupal
in the Chandel district. One 9-mm pistol with four live rounds is
recovered from the incident site.
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September 16: Two PLA cadres, N
Birjitkumar and Poanam Dhanabir Singh, are arrested from an unspecified
location under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district.
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September 14: Two PLA militants,
Yumlembam Shanta Singh and P. Ibochouba alias Lemba, are arrested
from Waithou in the Thoubal district. One hand grenade, 20 rounds
of AK ammunition and IED fabricating material are recovered from
their possession.
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September 13: A PLA cadre, Wahengbam
Kiran alias Chingkhonba, is arrested from Sangaithel area in the
Imphal West district.
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September 2: One woman cadre of
the PLA, Rita Devi, is arrested from Moiraba under Sekmai police
station in the Imphal West district. One AK-47 rifle along with
two magazines and 137 live rounds and some documents are recovered
from her.
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August 26: Gunfight occurs between
the Assam Rifles (AR) personnel and suspected PLA cadres at Oksu
area in the Imphal East district. While no casualty is reported,
AR personnel recover a 7.62-mm light machine gun with five rounds
of ammunition, 16 rounds of Avtomat Kalashnikov ammunition, seven
fired cases, two pairs of combat dress, two ammunition pouches and
belt, cap and pouch from the incident site.
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August 24: Police arrested a PLA
militant, identified as Mutum Anand Singh alias Raju alais Kishan,
at Kwakeithel Akham Leikai in the Imphal West district. Two mobile
phones and an identity card of Manipur University were recovered
from his possession. Elsewhere in the same district, another PLA
cadre, Oinam Kiran alias Nongthang, was arrested.
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August 23: SFs neutralised two transit
camps of the PLA and PREPAK, at Tokpaching in the Thoubal district.
A solar lamp along with a charger, battery and an inverter were
recovered from the camps. The raid was conducted following the arrest
of two PREPAK cadres, Angom Ibetombi alias Hemchandra and Ningthoujam
Sanjok alias Inou, on August 22-evening.
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August 22: Security forces arrested
a PLA cadre, Phanjoubam Nabachandra alias Romesh, and recovered
a mobile handset, a digital camera, documents relating to the PLA
and a motorcycle at Sega Road Konjeng Hazari Leikai in the Imphal
West district.
Police arrested a PLA cadre, Ningthoujam
Yaima alias Pari Singh, at Wangkhei Keithel Ashangbi area in the
Imphal West district. Police also arrested a PREPAK cadre, Sagolsem
Ibomcha alias Thawaileima, at Thoubal bus parking place in the Thoubal
district.
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August 17: Manipur Police arrest
12 militants, including one PLA cadre, from the official residences
of three Members of Legislative Assembly and a former legislator
of the ruling Congress Party in the Babupara VIP Colony of capital
Imphal.
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August 13: Troops of the Assam Rifles
shot dead two unidentified PLA militants at Thangkhanphai village
in the Churachandpur district. Two 9-mm pistols with six rounds
and two Chinese-make hand grenades were recovered from the encounter
site. Police personnel arrested two PLA cadres, identified as 'Pvt.'
Noarem Nitin Kumar and 'Pvt.' Laishram Ingouba of Kakwa locality,
from Singjamei area in the Imphal West District.
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July 25: Police personnel arrested
a PLA cadre, identified as Bimol Singh, at Singjamei in the Imphal
East district.
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July 23: Police personnel arrested
a PLA cadre, Dharanjeet Singh, and recovered one 9-mm pistol with
one magazine and six rounds of ammunition of 9-mm at Thamnapokpi
area in the Bishnupur district.
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July 21: Police arrested a PLA cadre,
identified as P. Sanatromba, from an unspecified location.
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July 19: Assam Rifle
personnel arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Nanao Roman, from
the Achangbigei area.
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July 15: Police arrested
two PLA cadres, identified as ‘Cpl’ K. Bijel and ‘Lieutenant Cpl’
Rojen, from the Konjin Leikia and Yumnam Leikai areas of Imphal
West district.
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July 14: Three suspected PLA cadres,
identified as Thangjam Jatish alias Yaima, Ingudam Chaoba alias
Luwang and Naorem Mukesh alias Leikaikanba, are killed in an encounter
with the security forces at Bomdiyar area in the Imphal district.
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June 25: Police personnel arrested
a PULF cadre, identified as Mohammed Kudarkhan, at Kshetri Awang
Leikai in the Imphal East district along with one toy gun.
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June 23: During a counter-insurgency
operation, Assam Rifles personnel shot dead a suspected PLA cadre,
identified as Ali Saha, at Khonghampat in the Imphal West district
and recovered a .32 revolver, one live round, one misfired round,
and a motorcycle from the incident site.
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June 21: Troops arrested a PLA
cadre, Nongmaithem Basanta Singh alias Kombi alias Achouba, at Chandel
Bazaar in the Chandel district and recovered one 9-mm pistol with
one magazine along with six rounds of ammunition and one motorcycle
from his possession.
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May 27: Troops of the Maratha Light
Infantry arrested a PLA cadre, identified as 'Lance Corporal' Thokchom
Sanjoy Meitei alias Guni at Moidangpok Mayai Leikai.
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May 25: Security forces arrested
a PLA cadre, Sagolsem Surendro, at Thouda Bhavok Leikai in the Imphal
West district.
In the same district, police arrested
another PLA cadre, identified as Heishnam Mohori alias Loyalakpa,
at Iram Siphai. Seven receipts of demand drafts amounting to INR
7, 80,500 and INR 2572 in cash are recovered from the incident site.
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May 24: Two PLA activists, identified
as Meisnam Thoiba Singh alias Bobina alias Jit alias Bee and Khaidem
Sadananda Singh alias Sailesh, are arrested by the police at Sagolband
Nepra in the Imphal West district.
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May 21: Assam Rifles personnel arrested
a PLA cadre, identified as Koijam Angangton alias Surjit Singh,
at an unspecified place.
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May 15: Police personnel arrested
a PLA cadre, Ngangom Imoba Singh alias Premanda alias Tangbi, at
Kwakeithel Bazaar and recovered a cell phone along with INR 22,000
from his possession.
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May 13: Troops arrested two PLA
cadres, identified as Oinam Premjit and Naorem Inaobi, at Leimapokpam
Awang Leikai in the same district.
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May 10: Unidentified gunmen shot
dead a PLA cadre, identified as Ningthoujam Tomba, at Khurkhul under
Sekmai police station in the Thoubal district.
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May 6: Troops of Assam Rifles arrested
a PLA cadre, identified as Thokchom Boby Meitei, from Naorem Leikai
in the Imphal West district.
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May 6: One PLA cadre, Konthoujam
Nanao alias Thembung, is arrested from his home at Konthoujam Mayai
Leikai under Patsoi police station in the Imphal West district.
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May 2: Three militants and a linkman
belonging to the PLA are arrested from a hideout at Fancy Bazaar.
They were identified as Yumlembam Malam alias Ibotomba alias Keirangba,
Yumlembam Bung alias Ratan alias Malem alias Malengbam, Nongmaithem
Amuba alias Nelso, and Nongmaithem Norendra Sinha.
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April 30: Police arrested a PLA
cadre, Irengbam Arunkumar alias Ibungo Singh, at Bamon Leikai in
the Imphal West district.
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April 28: Troops arrested a PLA
cadre, identified as Mongjam Abung Singh alias Chikeimba, from Lamboikhongnangkhong
in the Imphal West district.
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April 23: One PLA cadre, identified
as Nongthom- bam Ibomcha Singh, is arrested at Pourabi Mayai Leikai
in the Imphal East district.
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April 19: Troops arrested one PLA
cadre, identified as Chirom Parsad Singh alias Ningthousana, from
Khumbong area in the Imphal West district. Following information
provided by him, another PLA cadre, Shansham Angouba alais Inglemba
alais Maingou, was arrested from Kyamgei area in the Imphal East
district.
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April 17: SF personnel arrested
a PLA cadre, identified as Ningthoujam Thocho, from Chingmang Leimakhong
in the Imphal East district.
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April 12: Troops of Maratha Light
Infantry arrested one PLA cadre, identified as Chingambam Jeeban
Singh, from Konthoujam Mamang Leikai in the Imphal West district.
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April 6: Police arrested a PLA cadre,
identified as Konjengbam Thoiba, and recovered one 9-mm pistol,
two live rounds and nine rocket propelled bombs from Sana Keithel
in the Imphal West district.
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April 4: Police arrested two PLA
cadres, Sagolsem Rocky alias Chingkhei and Chingakham Mohan alias
Nongyan, from Lamboikhongnangkhong in the Imphal West district.
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March 13: A civilian, identified
as Mayengbam Bungthoi, who killed a child, Laishram Chinglenkhomba,
for a pair of gold earrings, is abducted and subsequently shot dead
by the PLA at Lilong Chajing in the Thoubal district.
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March 12: Security forces killed
a youth, identified as Maibam Anand alias Ibomcha, suspected to
be a PLA militant, at Waothou Chingjin in the Chandel district.
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February 23: A PLA militant, Laishram
Angou, was arrested from his residence at Mayang Imphal Bazaar in
the Imphal West district. A PLA sympathizer, Nongthombam Nanao alias
Bikram, was also arrested from his residence at Sekmaijin Thongam
Leikai in the same district.
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February 17: A PLA militant, Maibam
Sama-chand Singh, was arrested from Tharoijam under Patsoi police
station in the Imphal West district. One scooter was recovered from
him.
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February 8: Two suspected People's
Liberation Army (PLA) militants were shot dead by security force
(SF) personnel during a counter insurgency operation at Lamlai Bazaar
in the Imphal East district. One AK 56 Rifle was recovered from
the possession of the slain militants.
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February 2: A Border Security Force
(BSF) personnel was killed and two others injured in an ambush by
suspected PLA militants at Heirok Part-II in the Thoubal district.
Police sources said that the militants opened fire as soon as the
BSF personnel approached a local playground. This is the first strike
by militants on security forces in the Valley area on the eve of
Assembly elections.
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January 22: Two PLA militants, Konsam
Ibeyaima alias Jamini alias Monita Chanu and Khunumayum Tombi alias
Gambhini Chanu, were arrested by SFs during a search operation at
Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal in the Imphal East district. Another
PLA militant, Soraisam Lashitombi alias Bedya Chanu, was arrested
during a separate search operation at Thoubal Ningombam Mayai Leikai
in the same district.
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January 15: SF personnel arrested
a PLA militant, Th. Hemanta, during a search operation at Awang
Leikinthabi in the Imphal West district.
SFs, during a separate search operation,
arrested a PLA militant, Boynao Singh, at Phoilen village in the
Churachandpur district.
- January 7: Security force (SF) personnel arrest a
People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Khundongbam
Rameshore alias Pishak, along with two sympathizers, Kangujam Devananda
and Khumukcham Ritubi, during search operations in the Thongju and
Ningom Thongjao areas of Imphal West district. A file detailing the
outfits' expenditure, cadre strength, fake identity card and a mobile
phone were recovered from their possession.
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December 31: Security force personnel
arrests two People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants, identified
as L. Hemojit Singh alias Sena and T.Jacky Singh alias Arun, during
a search operation at Wanjing Khunou in the Thoubal district. Three
live rounds of 9 mm and two rounds of an unknown calibre were recovered
from their possession.
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December 27: Two suspected PLA militants,
Yaiphaba and Dinokumar, are killed when an Improvised Explosive
Device they were handling exploded accidentally at Umathel Kakching
Khunou Lamkhai under Waikhong police station in the Thoubal district.
One damaged mobile handset and some wires were recovered from their
possession.
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December 15: PLA militants shot
dead two civilians, Mohammed Ahamad Ali and Amirjan, at an unspecified
place in the Thoubal district. In a statement issued by the communication
and publicity in-charge of the outfit, N Wangba, the duo were awarded
'capital punishment' for being informers of the security forces.
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December 12: A suspected PLA militant
is shot dead by security force (SF) personnel during a counter-insurgency
operation at Arong Nongmaikhong in the Imphal West district. One
M-20 pistol and two live rounds were recovered from the slain militant.
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December 9: An encounter between
SF personnel and suspected PLA cadres occurred at Nongpok Keithelmanbi
under Yairipok police station in the Imphal West district. However,
there was no casualty.
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November 30: Suspected People's
Liberation Army militants attacked security force personnel who
retaliated at Kumbi Setapur under Kumbi police station in the Bishnupur
district. However, no casualties are reported.
A PLA cadre, Sanasam Angouba alias Inglemba alias Ingocha alias
Tiken, is arrested from Lilong Arapti area in the Imphal East district.
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November 20: At least six Central
Reserve Police Force personnel, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector,
are injured when militants ambushed their convoy at Nambol Sabal
Leikai in the Bishnupur district. The militants reportedly escaped
after the ambush. In a subsequent search operation, several empty
cases and a bomb were recovered from a vehicle abandoned by the
militants. The PLA claimed responsibility for the ambush.
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November 7: Police arrested two
'Corporals' of the PLA, Konsam Iboyaima alias Jamini and Yumlembam
Bungo alias Malemnganba, during a search operation at Bishnupur
and Nachou in the Bishnupur district.
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November 1: A PLA cadre, identified
as a 'sergeant major' Khingba, was shot dead by security force personnel
in a counter-insurgency operation at Kakching Khunou under Waikhong
police station in the Thoubal district. Another cadre of the outfit,
Leimapokpam Gautam, was arrested. A 9 mm pistol along with a magazine
having four live rounds of ammunition was also recovered from the
possession of the militants.
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October 27: One PLA cadre, Thoudam
Inao Singh alias Dinesh, was arrested from Sekmaijin under Mayang
Imphal Police Station.
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October 22: A People's Liberation
Army cadre, Chongtham Naocha alias Ratan, was arrested at Kiyam
under Patsoi police station in the Imphal West district.
The PLA captures three persons, Miabam Sanjay alias Naobi, Angom
Sureh alias Nongbal and Heiningsungbam Amitkumar, for their involvement
in the extortion under the guise of the cadres' outfit. They were
later paraded before the media at an unspecified place in the Bishnupur
district.
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October 21: A PLA cadre, Inao Singh
alias Sana, is arrested by SF personnel during a search operation
at Khurkhul under Sekmai police station in the Imphal West district.
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October 15: One PLA militant, 'corporal'
Khongbrai-latpam Govin Sharma alias Washington, is arrested from
Samaram in the Thoubal district.
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October 11: A PLA cadre is arrested
by security force personnel in a search operation from Imphal city.
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August 20: Manipur Police arrest a
PLA cadre, Angomjambam Lokhon Meitei alias Amarjit, during a search
operation at Lairenkabi Mamang Leikai in the Imphal East district.
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August 11: Two PLA cadres, Loitongbam
Sunil alais Abungo and Bogen, are killed during an encounter with
a team of Manipur Police at Takhel Mamang Leikai under Lamlai police
station jurisdiction in the Imphal East district.
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July 30: PLA kill one of its former
colleagues, Kangabam Romio alias Bobby, at Okram Chuthek under Irilbung
police station limits in the Imphal East district.
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July 27: A PLA cadre, Thoudam Khambaton
alias Umakanta Singh, is arrested from Khurai Thoudam Leikai in
the Imphal East district.
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July 22: A nine-year-old boy, Haobijam
Surjakanta, is killed in crossfire between PLA and a team of Manipur
Police personnel at Wangjing in the Thoubal district.
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July 21: Manipur Police arrests a PLA
cadre, Maibam Anand alias Ibomcha, from Ukgongshang Mayai Leikai
in the Thoubal district.
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July 19: A PLA cadre, Kangbam Naoba
alias Sadat, is arrested from New Bazaar in the Churachandpur town.
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July 15: SFs arrest two PLA cadres
from Lungbam Awang Leikai in the Imphal West district.
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July 14: Assam Rifles kill a PLA cadre
at Thiyam village under Irilbung police station limits in the Imphal
East district.
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July 13: Manipur Police arrests a PLA
cadre, Moirangthem leo alias Ibomcha, from Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai
in the Imphal East district.
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July 12: A PLA cadre, Mohendro Singh,
is arrested from Keithelmanbi Bazar in the Imphal East district.
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July 12: SFs arrest three PLA cadres,
Elangbam Lokendro Singh, Mayengbam Mangal and Huirongbam Ingocha
Singh, from North AOC area of Imphal city.
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July 10: SF personnel arrest a PLA
cadre, Athokpam Kangla alias Sumi Meitei, from the New Bazaar area
of Churachandpur town.
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July 9: SFs arrest a PLA cadre, Sukham
Khing Singh, during a search operation at Kakching Khunou in the
Thoubal district.
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July 2: SFs arrest a PLA cadre, Kh.
Sangilcharan, from a spot under Kakwa police station limits in the
Imphal West district.
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June 28: PLA cadres kill a civilian, Takhellambam Menaka, at Wangoo
Lupa Marup in the Thoubal district.
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June 28: The dead body of a police
personnel, Nongthombam Kumar, who was abducted by PLA from the Imphal
area on March 16, is recovered from Heingangching under Heingang
police station limits in the Imphal East district.
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June 24: One PLA cadre, Joy, is arrested
from Moirangpurel in the Imphal city.
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June 21: A PLA cadre, R.K. Sanayaima,
is arrested from Thiyam under Nambol police station limits in the
Bishnupur district.
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June 19: Two PLA militants are killed
in an encounter with the SFs at Samurou Maning Leikai under Wangoi
police station limits in the Imphal West district. Another PLA cadre,
Nabakumar, is arrested from Iroishemba Chingol near Imphal city.
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June 14: Three PLA militants are killed
and four others wounded in an ambush laid by the SFs at Wakshu under
Tengnoupal police station limits in the Chandel district. Three
AK-47 rifles along with a huge cache of ammunition and incriminating
documents are recovered from the incident site.
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June 11: A PLA cadre, Athokpam Ngub
alias Nanda is arrested from Athokpam in the Thoubal district.
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June 10: A PLA cadre, Naobi is arrested
from Nungoi in the Imphal West district along with 14 rounds of
AK rifle.
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June 9: One PLA cadre, SS lance corporal
Jotin Kumar, is killed in an encounter with the security force personnel
at Lamlong under Tengnoupal police station limits in the Chandel
district. One 9mm pistol, and a Kenwood radio set are recovered
from the slain cadre.
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June 7: A PLA cadre, Yaima Singh alias
Megha is arrested from Khekman in the Thoubal district.
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June 1: A PLA cadre, Hakujam Nanaw,
is arrested from Marignthel under Tengnoupal police station limits
in the Chandel district.
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May 22: A security force personal and
a PLA cadre are wounded in an exchange of fire at Yongkhul under
Tengnoupal police station limits in the Chandel district.
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May 20: A PLA cadre, Lieutenant Feroz
Ahmed is killed in an encounter with the SFs on the Mantripukhri-Ahallup
road under Heingang police station limits in the Imphal East district.
One 9mm pistol is recovered from the incident site.
Two PLA cadres, Manglen Singh alias Kaka and Lemba Singh alias Ranjit
are arrested from Yaingbi under Mayang Imphal police station limits
in the Imphal West district.
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April 29: SFs kill Nongmeikapam Punshiba,
a senior leader of the PLA, at Laphupat Tera of Imphal West district.
A 9mm pistol with five rounds of ammunition is recovered from the
killed militant.
A PLA cadre, Punshiba alias Makak,
is arrested from the Pulem Pat area along with one 9 mm pistol and
a magazine containing 10 live rounds.
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April 27: A PLA cadre, Longjambore
alias Sanathoiba, is arrested along with one 9mm Chinese pistol
from the Chandel town.
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April 22: A PLA cadre is arrested from
Salam village in the Imphal West district.
Another PLA cadre is arrested along with one M-20 pistol and three
live rounds of M-20 ammunition from the DM College Campus in Imphal
city.
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April 20. A PLA cadre, Lt. Th. Inaoton
alias Chinglen, is arrested from Phaknung in the Imphal East district.
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April 14: A PLA cadre, Ph. Premananda
Sharma alias Ibungosana, is killed in an encounter with the security
forces at Lupa Marup under Sugnu police station limits in the Thoubal
district. One .9 mm pistol along with four live rounds is recovered
from his possession.
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April 13: A PLA militant is killed
in an exchange of fire between the troops of 33 Assam Rifles and
the outfits cadres at Kakching Khunou under Waikhong police
station limits in the Thoubal district. One M-20 pistol and six
live rounds of AK-47 ammunition are recovered from the site of the
encounter.
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April 10 : People of Keinou area in
the Bishnupur district capture two persons, Mohammed Hasan alias
Tomba and Mohammed Azad Khan, while they are extorting money in
the guise of PLA cadres and hand them over to police personnel.
Two PLA cadres, 'SS L/Cpl' Kh
Robinchandra Singh alias Krishna and 'SS Pvt' T Brogen Singh, are
arrested during separate search operations from Lamsang Awang Leikai
in the Imphal West district.
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April 6: Two persons, Mohammed Fazul
Haque and Mohammed Munik, are killed and two others, including a
woman, are wounded by suspected PLA cadres at Pangong Makhong Chingthak
under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district.
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April 5: A PLA cadre, 'sergeant major'
Baari alias Mayengbam Imbakgcha Singh, is arrested at Arapati Maning
Leikai under Lilong police station in the Thoubal district.
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April 3: Two militants, including a
PLA cadre, are killed by security force personnel in an encounter
at Saiton Khunou under Moirang police station in the Bishnupur district.
Police sources said that one M-20 pistol with two live rounds, two
hand grenades, and two live rounds of AK-47 ammunition are recovered
from the encounter site. However, two militants, including another
PLA cadre, managed to escape from the incident site.
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March 29: A PLA cadre, Mohammed Boy,
was found dead at his residence in the Sora Langthabal area of Thoubal
district. A 9 mm pistol is recovered from the incident site. The
exact cause for his death is yet to be ascertained since unconfirmed
reports mention that he may have committed suicide.
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March 29: A person, Akham Satischandra,
is caught while extorting money from an educational institution
posing as a cadre of the RPF, political wing of the PLA, and is
later paraded before the media by volunteers of the All Manipur
Students' Union at a place in the Imphal East district. A pistol
is recovered from his possession.
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March 27: A former militant, Konjengbam
Abung alias Gulapi Singh, is shot dead by four unidentified militants
at Phumlou Leikai under Lamshang police station in the Imphal West
district. The slain person was a PLA cadre and later joined the
KCP before giving up arms and eschewing violence.
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March 21: A PLA cadre, Kanta alias
Manjana, is arrested by the Thoubal district police from Heirok.
200 grams of IED material, one detonator, three live rounds of 7.62mm
and gun powder are recovered from the arrested PLA cadre who was
allegedly involved in the March 13-ambush on slain police inspector
N. Lokhon Singh and firing on the BSF post at Heirok.
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March 21: Three PLA cadres, Keisham
Binakumar alias Joykumar, his wife Keisham Rina Devi, and Huidrom
Bijen alias Naoba, are arrested during a search operation at Ngaikhong.
Another PLA cadre jumps into the river and is drowned while being
chased by the troops at Arong Nongmaikhong in the Imphal West district.
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March 21: According to the 2005 Annual
Report of the Manipur Police, 23 militants, including four PLA cadres,
surrendered during the year.
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March 16: The residence of a CPI Legislator,
Dr. M Nara, is attacked by suspected PLA cadres at Thoubal Tentha.
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March 13: Nine cadres of six militant
outfits, including two PLA cadres, surrender along with a large
cache of arms and ammunition before the Commander of 3 Corps, Lt.
Gen. Z.U. Shah, at the Head Quarters of Inspector General of Assam
Rifles (South) at Mantripukhri in the Imphal city. The surrendered
PLA cadres deposit one AK 47 rifle, one hand grenade, RS Kenwwod,
one 9 mm pistol and a huge amount of ammunition.
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March 11: Four unidentified PLA cadres
and a woman, Maikham Singlai, are killed and a two-year old child
is wounded in an encounter between the SF personnel and militants
near Chingkhan Yonyer village under Tengnoupal police station in
the Chandel district. Three AK-47 rifles and one AK-LMG are recovered
from the slain militants.
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February 24: A PLA cadre, identified
as M. Joykumar alias Kangleipak, is shot dead by security force
personnel in an encounter at Katang village under Tousem sub-division
in the Tamenglong district.
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February 23: Troops neutralise a PLA
hideout and kill a cadre of the outfit, N Kangleipak Meitei, at
Katyang village under Tousem sub-division in the Tamenglong district.
An AK-47 rifle, an automatic grenade launcher with 17 live grenades,
a SLR, an US carbine, four 12 bore rifles, two radio sets, a radio
set interceptor, generator set, 12 rifle magazines along with incriminating
documents, large number of uniforms of the outfit and large quantity
of ration and medicines are recovered from the hideout.
-
February 20: PLA ‘arrests’ a person,
Moi-rangthem Sanjoy Meitei, from the Imphal East district for his
alleged involvement in the collection of a huge amount of money
from the people on the promise of providing them contract works
on behalf of the outfit.
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February 20: Four police personnel
are killed by the PLA at Thoubal Bazaar and in the retaliatory firing,
one militant is killed. However, two others manage to escape from
the incident site. One 9mm pistol and two hand grenades are recovered
from the incident site.
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February 7: Two PLA cadres, identified
as ‘Pvt’ Lohim alias James and ‘Pvt’ Logjemba, are killed by the
SFs in an encounter at a place along Ngarian hillock road under
Irilbung police station in the Imphal East district. One 9 mm pistol
and ten rounds of ammunition are recovered from the incident site.
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January 28: A PLA cadre, Laiphrakpam
Boy alias Boynao, is arrested during a search operation at Moirangkampu
Makha Leikai in the Imphal West district.
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January 26: Chingkai village headman,
Kamkhohe alias Kampu, is arrested from the Lamphel area of Imphal
West district in connection with the murder of Inspector General
of Police (Intelligence), T. Thangthuam, by the PLA on December
31, 2005.
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January 25: Two PLA ‘bomb experts’,
Nandeibam Nandakishore alias Bung and Maibam Dhamendra Singh, are
arrested by the Imphal West district police from Imphal Palace Gate.
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January 23: Four suspected PLA cadres
are killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Sandankhong
in the Bishnupur district. Apart from a vehicle, one motorcycle,
three AK 47 rifles, one lethod bomb, three magazines, 24 bullets
and six bombs were recovered from the incident site.
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January 15: The PLA ‘arrests’ four
persons, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Thoudam Naba-chandra, Sahomburg
Moirangthem Ibungo, the lecturer of Education Department of Biramangol
College, Meisnam Lokendro and Khangenbam Sanahal, for allegedly
collecting Rupees Two lakhs from people in different places of the
Churachandpur district on behalf of the outfit.
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January 14: A PLA cadre, M. Basanta
alias Koba, reportedly an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) specialist,
is arrested from the Koirou village under Singjamei police station
in the Imphal West district.
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January 14: Two SF personnel, Ananda
Mani and Sukadev Singh, and one unidentified PLA cadre are killed
during search operations at the Khoibu Maring village in the Chandel
district.
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January 8: A suspected PLA cadre is
shot dead in an encounter with the police inside the DM College
campus at Thangmeiband in the Imphal West district. Three of his
accomplices, however, manage to escape. A 9 mm pistol with three
live rounds, and a Kinetic Activa-brand scooter are recovered from
the incident site.
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January 4: Two PLA cadres, Salam Premjit
alias Naoton and I. Rome, are arrested during separate search operations
from Moirangpurel Khunou Makha Leikai in the Imphal East district
and from Sapam Leikai in the Thoubal district respectively. Four
AK-47 rifles are recovered from the latter.
-
January 4: An unidentified PLA cadre
is arrested in a search operation, subsequent to a militant ambush
on the Thoubal district police personnel, at Nongbram under Yairipok
police station.
2005
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December 31: The Manipur Inspector
General of Police (Intelligence), Tunglut Thangthaum, is killed
along with a Constable and two police personnel are injured in a
suspected PLA ambush at Oinam area in the Bishnupur district.
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December 4: Three PLA cadres, including
a woman, are arrested from the Thoubal district. About 300 blank
permits are reportedly recovered from the woman.
-
November 26: Police commandos of Imphal
West district arrest a PLA cadre, Maibam Bor Singh, from the Awang
Sekmai Koujeng Leima area.
-
November 3: The Cabinet Committee on
Security (CCS) extends the ban on four militant outfits, including
the PLA operating in Manipur, for two years. Addressing the press
after a CCS meeting chaired by Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh,
in New Delhi, the Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that the
Union Government has decided to extend the ban on UNLF, PLA, KCP
and KYKL. He also informs that the ban is extended as the outfits
still continue to indulge in unlawful activities in India’s North
East.
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November 1: A civilian, Nandeibam Navy
alias Ratan, is shot at and wounded by PLA cadres somewhere in the
Imphal East district. The victim is shot for allegedly ‘extorting
money’ from Kongba Makha Chongbi bazaar in the name of the outfit.
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October 19: The Chandel district police
arrests three PLA cadres, Khuraijam Manao alias Nilamani, Nongthongbam
Abung alias Tisan and Khudam Shyam, from Japhou Bazaar.
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October 13: A combined team of Bishnupur
police commandos and Gorkha Rifles arrests two militants belonging
to the PLA and PREPAK from Thanga Chingning. While the PLA cadre
has been identified as Tongbram Babuchand Meitei from Chandrapur
Merabam Leirak, the PREPAK cadre is identified as Ningthoujam Nabachandra
alias Deven from Keibul Heikha Leikai.
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October 11: Two militants, one each
belonging to the UNLF and PLA, are killed in an internecine clash
at Kam Ranga village under Jiribam police station in the Imphal
West district. While the police have recovered the body of UNLF
cadre, identified as Ningombam Sanathoi alias Umbilen, PLA cadres
have managed to take away the body of their slain colleague.
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October 10: The Imphal West district
police arrests a PLA cadre, Moirangthem Rameshwor alias Maninganba
Singh, from Keishampat Churchandpur bus parking on Tidim road.
-
October 10: SF personnel kill a PLA
cadre in a counter insurgency operation at Chassad in the Ukhrul
district on. An AK-47 rifle, three magazines, one hand grenade and
one radio set are recovered from his possession.
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October 8: Three PLA cadres are killed
in an encounter with the SFs at Thanga Tangkhul village under Kamjong
Chasad sub-division in the Ukhrul district. Three AK-47 rifles,
one M-16 rifle, nine magazines, one radio set, three hand grenades
and a huge quantity of ammunition are recovered from the incident
site.
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October 3: A PLA cadre, belonging to
the ‘finance department’ of the outfit, identified as Thangjam Romesh,
is arrested from Lamding Ngam Leikai in the Thoubal district.
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September30: Two PLA cadres, identified
as Thokchom Bungcha and Oinam Kunjabi, are arrested from Moirang
Thana Leikai area and Chandapur bus stand in the Bishnupur district.
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September 26: Troops of the 33 Assam
Rifles in a joint operation with the police arrest a PLA cadre,
Sanajit alias Sana, from New Chakan bazaar. A scooter, a typewriter,
two sets of WLL telephones, 9 mm rounds, one kilogram of gelatin,
Rupees 20,000 and incriminating documents are recovered from him.
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September 25: A hardcore PLA cadre,
Th. Sana alias Max, is arrested from by a combined team of Thoubal
district commandos and 33 Assam Rifles personnel from Kakching Chumnak
Leikai under Kakching police station. Currency worth Rupees 20,000,
twenty half kilogram packs of gelatin, one typewriter, two live
rounds of 9 mm pistol, two sets of WLL telephone and one scooter
are recovered from his possession.
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September 21: Two Border Security Force
(BSF) personnel are killed in a PLA ambush at Kumbi Khodrak road
in the Bishnupur district.
-
September 19: One SF personnel is killed
in a PLA triggered IED explosion near Jiribam in the Imphal East
district.
-
September 16: A PLA cadre, Boby of
Keibul Sangram, is arrested during a search operation at an unspecified
place in the Bishnupur district.
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September 13: PLA releases the Manipur
Students’ Union leader, Kh. Ashok Kumar, after a week in captivity.
He is handed over to his family members in the presence of some
mediators at an undisclosed location.
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September 11: Six PLA cadres are arrested
during a search operation in front of the Bishnupur police station.
The arrested militants are identified as Ahongshangbam Chittaranjan,
Longjam Thakur alias Romesh, Mutum Ngongo alias NG, Aribam Sanatomba
Luwang alias Tomboy, Oinam Sunil alias Nanao, Yumnam Robert alias
Bobo alias Malemnganba alias Meiraba.
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September10: The Imphal West district
police arrest four PLA cadres, Sorokhaibam Premchand Singh, Soibam
Lalngam Meitei, Mohammed Jane Khan and Ningombam Bibhas Singh, from
Lalambung Makhong.
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September 10: Three PLA cadres are
arrested from Uripok area in the capital Imphal. Two of the arrested
are directly involved in the September 6-abduction of Manipur University
Students’ Union president, Ashok Kumar Singh.
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September 6: Unidentified militants,
who claim to be members of the RPF, political wing of the PLA, assault
and later abduct the president of the Manipur University Students’
Union, Ashok Kumar Singh.
PLA cadres trigger an explosion
targeting a road opening party of the BSF near Laikoi Ching under
Lamlai Police Station in the Chandel district. No casualty is reported
in the incident.
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September 3: A suspected PLA cadre,
Oinam Naoba alias Nanao, is arrested near Machu Cinema hall in the
Imphal West district. A demand letter of the outfit is recovered
from him.
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August 27: A PLA cadre, R. K. Meiraba
alias Romeo, is killed in a counter insurgency operation at Sekmaijin
in the Thoubal district.
-
August 14: A PLA cadre, R. K. Kanta
alias Ibungo, is arrested at Haobam Marak Chingtham Leikai in the
Imphal West district.
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July 31: A PLA cadre, Okram Tomba,
is arrested in a search operation at Ningthoukhong in the Bishnupur
district.
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July 28: The Imphal East district police
arrests a PLA cadre, Loitongbam Bikram Singh, from Singjamei Oinam
Thingel locality during a search operation.
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July 27: Three PLA cadres along with
a UNLF cadre are arrested during search operations at Kakching Khunou
and its surrounding area in the Thoubal district. One 9 mm pistol
and three live rounds of ammunition and incriminating documents
are recovered from their possession.
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July 26: A PLA cadre, Thingujam Jiten
alias Vinod, is arrested from Waikhong Bazar Maning Leikai in the
Thoubal district.
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July 15: A suspected PLA cadre, Nanao,
is arrested during a raid at Yairipok Keithelmanbi Maning Leikai
locality in the Thoubal district.
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July 11: The RPF, political wing of
PLA, claims responsibility for the July 10 bomb attack on the Assam
Rifles patrol at Waithou in the Thoubal district. The outfit’s 'communication
and publicity assistant secretary' Lily Leima says that PLA cadres
have returned to their hideout safely after the incident.
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July 10: Three SF personnel are killed
and seven persons, including two civilians, are wounded in a PLA
triggered bomb explosion and subsequent ambush on a SF patrol at
Waithou Area in the Thoubal district.
-
July 10: A former PLA cadre, Aheibam
Herojit, missing from his residence reportedly since July 7, is
killed by unidentified militants at Nungchappi in the Imphal East
district.
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July 6: The Imphal West police arrests
a PLA 'corporal', identified as Khundrakpam Shanta alias Paikhomba
of Heirok part-II,from the RIMS main gate.
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June 30: Five SF personnel and four
suspected PLA cadres are killed and three others injured in an encounter
at Thangjng Ching in the Churachandpur district. Four AK-47 rifles,
one lethode launcher, one pistol, one radio set, one grenade and
incriminating documents are recovered from the incident site.
-
May 29: A PLA cadre, Dolendro Singh,
is arrested along with some incriminating documents at Sawombung
area under Lamlai police station in the Imphal East district.
-
May 26: A trader is killed by suspected
PLA cadres at Ningthoukhong Bazaar in the Bishnupur district.
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May 25: A civilian, Arun Thakur, is
shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Uripok locality
of the capital Imphal. The victim had reportedly defied the ‘ban’
on using tobacco products ‘imposed’ by the PLA and KCP.
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May 22: Two PLA cadres, Ramesh Hijam
and Tomba Meitei, are arrested at Kamengsabal under Lamsang police
station in the Imphal West district.
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May 13: The Imphal West district police
arrests a PLA cadre, Sorokhaibam Iboton Singh, from the Lamshang
Bazaar area.
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May 12: The Imphal East district police
arrests a PLA cadre, Mutum Sanathoi, from the Kongba area.
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May 11: A PLA ‘sergeant’, Nongthombam
Ingo, is arrested from the Khurai Sajor Leikai Babu Hotel area of
the Imphal East district. One Sub Machine Carbine and one magazine
along with six live rounds of 9mm ammunition are recovered from
his possession.
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May 9: The Imphal East district police
arrests a PLA cadre, Yaikhom Rohen, from Phaknung village.
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April 15: A PLA cadre is arrested from
Heitup Pokpi Heirok part-I locality in the Thoubal district.
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April 5: A civilian and one police
personnel are injured in an exchange of fire between the SFs and
suspected PLA cadres at Baruni Chingkhong under Lamlai police station
in the Imphal East district. Meanwhile, two cadres of the outfit
are arrested from Khuga Tampak area in Churachandpur district. One
AK-47 rifle along with five live rounds of ammunition is recovered
from their possession.
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March 24: A t least six women cadres
of the PLA are arrested during two separate raids carried out in
the Bishnupur district.
-
March 4: A PLA cadre is arrested during
search operations at Wahengbam Leikai area in the Bishnupur district.
-
January 31: The Imphal West District
police arrests a PLA cadre, Moirangthem Romesh Singh, from the Yaiskul
area.
-
January 25: A ‘town commander’ of the
PLA, Mahendro Singh alias John, is arrested along with some live
ammunition from Churachandpur town.
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January 20: The Thoubal district police
commandos arrests a ‘second lieutenant’ of the PLA, Nonthombam Sudeshkumar,
along with his wife during a raid at Khoidum Pat, and SF personnel
arrest two other PLA cadres, Boycha and Romeo, during a separate
raid at Sagolmang in the Imphal East district. One Chinese made
pistol, one magazine and a few rounds of ammunition were recovered
from their possession.
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January 16: A PLA hideout is neutralized
at Theogtang Zoukanou in the Churachandpur district, and a huge
cache of arms and ammunition, including 76 AK-47 and AK-56 rifles,
20 SLRs and other small arms along with a large quantity of ammunition,
are recovered.
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January 9: The Imphal East district
police arrests a PLA woman cadre, Pebam Sophia alias Sanathoi, during
a raid at Khurai Ningthoubung Leikai in the capital Imphal. Based
on her confession, security forces conduct a similar raid at Singjamei
Kshetri Leikai, in which another PLA cadre, Laishram Mocha alias
Nanao, is arrested. A computer along with 27 compact discs is recovered
from the latter.
2004
- December 20:
The Imphal East District police arrest two PLA terrorists, Asem Yaima
and Asem Shyam, from the Mantripukhri area of Imphal on charges of
extortion from an oil pump at Sekmai.
- December 13:
A PLA terrorist is killed during an encounter with the police at Singjamei
Maibam Leikai in the Imphal East district.
- December 12:
The Imphal East district police arrests a PLA terrorist, Mohammed
Firoz Shaha, from the Palace Gate area of Imphal.
- December 10:
Manipur Police personnel kill a PLA terrorist during an encounter
at Lalambung Makhong in Imphal city.
- December 9: A
PLA terrorist, Tolen, is arrested from an unspecified location in
Imphal.
- December 5: The
Imphal West district police arrests a PLA cadre, Kabrabam Inaobi Singh,
from the Uripok area of Imphal city.
- November 18:
The RPF and the PLA call for a boycott of Prime Minister Manmohan
Singh’s schedule visit to the state on November 20 and 21, saying
that there is no reason to celebrate the visit of the Prime Minister
of a country that has ‘forcibly annexed’ Manipur.
- November 15:
Two PLA terrorists, Halngam and Angkholet arrested from L Khabal village
in Churachandpur district.
- October 12: PLA
terrorist Dinamani alias Dina arrested from Patsoi in Imphal West
district.
- October 9: Six
PLA terrorists and a security force personnel are killed in an encounter
at Khonkai in Churachandpur district.
- October 1: A
CRPF personnel is killed and fifteen persons injured in a PLA ambush
on a CRPF patrol party at Geljang in Churachandpur district.
- October 1: PLA
terrorist Hamom Dumdumba arrested from the Sanjenthong area of Imphal
city.
- September 26:
Suspected PLA terrorists detonate explosives targeting the official
residence of Dr. S Budhichandra, candidate of the Congress party for
the Konthoujam bye-elections to the State Legislative Assembly, located
at Lamphel Sanakeithel area of Imphal city.
- September 18:
Two PLA terrorists, Laishram Boston alias Binoy alias Ajit Singh and
Khundrakpam Persun Singh alias Ronaldo, are arrested from Maibam Leikai
Bokul Makhong and RIMS crossing area in Imphal West district.
- September 16:
Two PLA terrorists, including a ‘lance corporal’ identified as Nongthonbam
Ibomcha alias Chandrakumar, are arrested from the Keibi Loushangkhong
area of Imphal East district during a cordon and search operation.
- September 15:
Security forces arrest two PLA terrorists from Wangjing-Salungbam
in Thoubal district.
- September 3:
The RPF and its armed wing, the PLA, call for a general strike on
September 5, boycotting the visit of Union Minister for Home, Shivraj
Patil, to Imphal.
- July 10: A suspected
PLA woman cadre is killed during an encounter with the Assam Rifles
personnel at Yaiphalok Maring village in Imphal East district.
- June 2: Assam
Rifles personnel kill a suspected PLA terrorist at Kakching Khunou
under Waikhong police station jurisdiction.
- May 24: Security
forces kill a PLA terrorist in an encounter at Sanjenbam Lamkhai in
Imphal West district.
- April 23: Suspected
PLA terrorists attack the private residences of three Congress ministers,
Family Welfare Minister Bijoy Koijam, Minister of State for Fisheries
Maniruddin Sheikh and Minister of State for Public Health Engineering
Mohammad Allauddin, in different part of Manipur.
- April 4: Security
force personnel belonging to the 12th Assam Rifles (AR) kill a PLA
terrorist identified as Konjengbam Sanjoy near Keibi Loushangkhong
village in Imphal East district.
- March 26: Two
Assam Rifles personnel are killed during an encounter with suspected
PLA terrorists at Thanga Heisnam Leikai in the Bishnupur district.
- March 24: Security force personnel arrest
three PLA terrorists in separate incidents in the Imphal East district.
- March 18: Two PLA terrorists are arrested
from the Imphal West district along with a 9mm Mauser pistol, one
magazine, three live bullets and four live bullets of 9 mm pistol.
- March 15: Security force personnel kill
a suspected PLA terrorist, identified as Khumanthem Naoba, at Khurkhul
in the Imphal West district.
- March 7: Report indicates that PLA’s
'Operation Red Star' launched against the security forces from June
25, 2003, to February 25, 2004, has ended.
- March 2: Assam Rifles personnel kill
a suspected PLA terrorist, identified as Irengbam Shyamananda, during
an encounter at Awang Sanjenbam in the Imphal East district.
- February 27: Imphal East District police
arrest two PLA cadres from Uripok Bachaspati Leikai.
-
February 17: Two Central Reserve Police
Force (CRPF) personnel are killed during an ambush laid by suspected
PLA terrorists at Moirang Khunou in the Bishnupur district.
-
January 29:
Two PLA terrorists are killed in an encounter at Sanjembam village
near Imphal.
2003
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December 23:
A Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) terrorist is arrested from
Leimapokpam Khunpham Mayai Leikai in the Imphal West district.
-
December 17:
Two PLA terrorists are killed during an encounter with the security
forces at Loitang Khunou under Sekmai police station jurisdiction
in the Imphal West district of Manipur.
-
December 13:
PLA terrorists attack the 28th Battalion of Central Reserve Police
Force (CRPF) at Kwakta in the Bishenpur district of Manipur.
-
November 30:
Tripura Police arrests four PLA terrorists from Kadamtala in the
North Tripura district.
-
November 29:
Two PLA terrorists are killed in an encounter with the security
forces in the Yairipok area of Thoubal district.
-
October 15:
Security force personnel kill three PLA terrorists during an encounter
at Singda village in the Imphal West district of Manipur and recover
an AK-47 rifle with magazine, one 9mm pistol with magazine, a radio
set, 200 grams of explosive materials, two detonators, 15 rounds
of AK-47 ammunition and two live rounds of 9 mm ammunition from
the encounter site.
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September 2:
Assam Rifles personnel kill a PLA terrorist during an operation
at Okshu Ngakhasi Chingjin, under Lamlai police station limits in
the Imphal East district.
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July 27: Manipur
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and Irrigation Minister W. Brajabidhu
Singh escape unhurt when PLA terrorists attack their convoy at Wangjing
area, about 35 kilometers from the State capital Imphal. Two of
their security guards are killed and seven others injured during
the subsequent encounter with the terrorists.
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July 8: Dead
body of Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) ‘publicity chief’, Ningthoujam
Mangoljao alias Sanjit, is recovered from the Nambul River near
Irom Meijrao in Imphal West district. RPF is the political wing
of People’s Liberation Army.
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June 25: At
least four RPF terrorists, including a ‘corporal’, are arrested
from the Imphal East district.
-
June 14: 'Central
committee' chief of PLA identified as Khomdram Lalaba alias Jayentakumar
is killed during an encounter with the Manipur Police at Nandeibam
Uku, under Singjamei police station limits in Imphal East district.
-
June 12: A woman
cadre of the PLA identified as Angom Romita alias Nanao succumbs
to her injuries at a local hospital in Imphal.
-
June 9: Security
forces during a search in the vicinity of the Ukhongsang village
in Thoubal district arrest a PLA terrorist along with one sympathizer.
-
June 3: Imphal
West district police arrest a PLA terrorist from the Loitang Mamang
Leikai area.
-
May 30: Assam
Police arrest a suspected conduit of the PLA from the Christian
Basti area in Guwahati after securing specific information from
a PLA terrorist, Bimal Singh, arrested earlier on May 28.
-
April 29: Security
forces arrest three persons, including a hardcore PLA terrorist,
identified as Wahengbam Dhanajeet, on charges of extortion from
local engineers in the Sawombung Kabui Khunou.
-
April 13: Proscribed
Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), political wing of the PLA, observes
'martyrs' day' and urges the general public to pay 'homage' to its
slain cadres at the memorial in Cheiraoching, Manipur.
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March 19: Police
arrests four PLA terrorists during separate raids across the State.
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February 20:
Army personnel operating in Jiribam subdivision, Manipur, destroy
a terrorist hideout jointly used by PLA and the Kuki National Front
(KNF) in the Sonapur area of Imphal East district.
-
February 17:
A PLA suspect is arrested in connection with the murder of Manipur
Electronic Media Journalists Union vice president and Vision North
East chief correspondent Yumnam Meghajit Singh.
-
February 8:
Tripura Police arrests three PLA terrorists from the Deorachara
area in North Tripura district.
-
January 21:
PLA demands Rupees one million for the release of abducted Food
Corporation of India (FCI), Dimapur district Manger, R Sadashiban.
-
January 5: Four
PLA cadres are arrested from Hiracherra, under Kailasahar police
station limits, in North Tripura district while crossing over to
India from Bangladesh following their training in that country.
2002
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December 30: Manipur police arrest
two PLA terrorists from Waithou village, Thoubal district, Manipu
and recover a wireless set, some incriminating documents and some
live rounds of AK-47 rifle.
-
December 12: Four PLA terrorists are
arrested from Nongpok Sekmai, Thoubal district. They are identified
as Th. Jiten Singh, H. Somorendro Singh, S. Nande Singh and A. Basanta
Singh.
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December 1: Imphal West district police
shoot dead a PLA terrorist in an encounter in Tharoijam Mayai Leikai,
Manipur. A revolver, some live ammunition rounds and some incriminating
documents are recovered.
Imphal West district police arrest two suspected PLA terrorists,
identified as Khumanthem Amujao and Leihoutabam Dinesh Sharma, along
three other suspects.
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November 20: A PLA terrorist is killed
in an encounter with police in Kiyamgei Mamang Leikai, under Singjamei
police station-limits, Manipur.
Manipur police arrest three terrorists of the PLA, identified as
corporal Laishram Ojit, Leishungbam Rajen and sergeant Nongthonbam
Ingo, in Bamon Kampu, Imphal East. They also and recover a Spanish
Lama pistol, three magazines, 27 9mm bullets, a Chinese-made grenade,
a Kenwood communication set, a foreign-made cordless mother telephone
with antenna, among other things.
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September 10: Police chargesheet two
PLA terrorists, arrested in Delhi, on March 15, 2002, under the
Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). They are also chargesheeted
under the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention)
Act and Passport Act.
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July 08: Three suspected PLA terrorists
and a sympathizer are arrested from Sapermeina in Senapati district.
Two 9 mm pistols and a stolen car are seized from their possession.
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June 12: Manipur Police commandos shoot
dead a PLA terrorist and arrest another in Khurai, and seize a 9
mm pistol and a Chinese made hand grenade from them. June 7: A suspected
PLA terrorist is arrested from a hotel at Laitumkhrah in Shillong,
Meghalaya.
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May 14: The Thoubal district police
arrest a woman PLA terrorist in Thoubal Wangban. She hails from
Langathel Khumanthem Leikai village and is believed to have had
trained outside India.
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May 3: Security forces in Manipur shoot
two PLA terrorists dead in separate incidents and recover a 9mm
pistol with some live ammunition rounds.
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April 23: Two terrorists of the Peoples
Liberation Army (PLA) are caught by residents of Uripok Lamboikhongnangkong
village for extortion and repeated theft of vehicles.
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March 27: PLA announces it had, on
March 23, shot dead two of its cadres, whose bodies were recovered
in Iroisemba Loukon, situated between Tangjeng and Gwaltabi villages,
for alleged links with security forces.
2001
2000
Source:Compiled from news reports and
are provisional.
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