Incidents and Statements involving Kangleipak Communist Party: 2013

Date

Nature of incident

January 13

Imphal East District in Manipur

Thoubal District of Manipur

SFs arrested a woman militant of KCP-Noyon, identified as Moirangthem Ongbi Jamuna Devi (42), during a search operation at Kakching Lamkhai.

ULFA-ATF and NDFB-IKS along with nine other militant outfits of the northeast called for boycott of Republic Day celebrations on January 26 and blamed the Government of covert military operations.

The other groups includes CorCom, the umbrella body of seven militant groups of Manipur, NLFT and Tripura People's Democratic Front,[Political organisation representing (ATTF)]

Imphal in Manipur

The URF has said in a press statement that the politicians of the State should not make any comments on the armed outfits. "If they really think for the land and its people, they should come out and join the movement," it said.

Imphal East District of Manipur

A team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested one militant belonging to KCP-MC identified as Thangjam Babiter Singh alias Peter (28). According to a statement issued by Imphal East Superintendent of Police, the arrested man revealed that he joined the outfit through one Irungbam Mahen Singh (34) in 2009.

Imphal West District of Manipur

Imphal West Police Commandos arrested two militants belonging to KCP-MC, identified as Thongam Ningol Naorem Ongbi Shantibalaalias Abem alias Bembem Devi and Oinam Moita alias Omita alias Chanbi Devi (18), from near Pishum Lairembi.

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A press release from the Media Co-ordinator of the CorCom, comprising of seven major rebel groups, has claimed responsibility for the bomb blasts in and around Imphal on January 25 and 26. It may be mentioned that four bombs had gone off on the eve of the Republic day (January 26) function: one at the 1st Battalion MR Campus another at a garbage dump near Keishamthong bridge a third one near the gate of the RDS school, Palace Compound and another at the Guwahati High Court complex in Chingmeirong. It has also claimed responsibility for another bomb which went off near the gate of the 3rd IRB at Wangbal in Thoubal District on January 26 at around 9am.

Imphal West District of Manipur

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested a militant belonging to KCP-Lamphel, identified as Heisnam Oinam Bijenti (42), from Thangal Bazar.

CorCom, of valley based seven militant outfits, has said that the umbrella body has expelled UPPK from the membership of the group during a meeting between the CorCom and leaders of UPPK. The release said that the meeting was held on January 28 and 31 following which, the resolution of expelling UPPK was taken during the 6th meeting of the CorCom.

It elaborated that the step was taken up after UPPK 'adviser' Meisnam Biren alias Chamba of Sagolband Meino Leirak, 'chairman' Bonbihari alias Laangamba of Thangmeiband, 'External Affairs Secretary' Lousangbam Kritibabu Mangang alias Uraaba of Kwakkeithel Moirangpurel Leikai and Assistant Publicity Secretary Laisram Ranjit alias Khuman of Mayang Imphal ran away from CorCom without any explanations.

It further said that another reason is that after the arrest of the UPPK 'General Secretary' Ningthoujam Santi alias Chinglemba Mangang of Waheng Leikai; 'Finance Secretary' Langpoklakpam Inaocha alias Birjit of Kongjeng Leikai and 'Organization Secretary' Konthoujam Homeshwor alias Chingkhie of Konthoujam, there was a disorder and chaos in the outfit which raised questions about the fitness of the outfit to continue as a member of the CorCom.

Imphal west District of Manipur

Manipur Police, sent additional personnel from its elite force Manipur Police Commando in Manipur's border town Moreh (Chandel District) at the international border with Myanmar as intelligence inputs warns of clash among the underground groups. Intelligence inputs indicated that there were high possibilities of clash between cadres of UPPK and other constituents of CorCom of seven underground outfits operating in Manipur after the former was ousted from the committee, particularly in Moreh and international border line.

Some unidentified persons placed a grenade in the courtyard of the residence of Thockchom Indrasing, Deputy Inspector of Schools, Bishnupur of Utlou Makha Leikai at 6 am on February 10. The grenade was picked up by Police and exploded safely in the fields. The letter of intimidation was reportedly sent by one Raj, leader of KCP-MTF faction.

One KCP-MC militant, identified as Shrithan Awungshi alias Aboy was arrested by Imphal West District Police Commando from near the MMTA, Minuthong.

Thoubal District Police arrested a militant belonging to KCP -Nando while conducting a search operation at Thoubal College Road. The militant was identified as Mohammad Islamuddin (38).

SFs arrested two active members of KCP from near Manipur Sweet Hotel in Imphal West District. The arrested militants were identified as Mohammad Firoz Ahmad (37) and Hanaskumar Tulija alias Poppy (60). Two mobile handsets and Rs 15,000 were seized from their possession.

SFs arrested three KCP-MC cadres, identified as Potsangbam Sanajaoba Singh, Huiningshungbam Rajesh Meitei and Sairem Rameshwor Singh from Ereima Lai Manak of Lamboikhul Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District.

The Centre, State Government and three militant outfits signed a tripartite MoU at the banquet hall of 1st Battalion of Manipur Rifles. The three groups which signed the MoU were the URF, which was constituted by the KCP-Lanheiba, KCP-Chingkheinganba and KCP-Sunil Meitei faction; KCP-Lamphel which was constituted after the merger of KCP-Lamphel, KCP-City Meitei and KCP-Taibangnganba and the KYKL-MDF, with its two factions namely Athouba group and Achouba group.

Representing the Centre, Joint Secretary (North East) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shambhu Singh and Principal Secretary of the Government of Manipur, Dr Suresh Babu signed the MoU on behalf of Delhi and Imphal.

'Chairman' of the URF, Khwairakpam Gopendro alias Lanheiba, 'secretary' home affairs, Puyam Mangiyamba alias Ruhini and Ngangom Soviet Meitei alias Chingkheinganba Meitei appended their signatures on the MoU on behalf of URF.

From the side of KCP-Lamphel, its 'chief of army', Naorem Brojen alias City Meitei and 'joint secretary' Taibangnganba alias Dilip signed on the MoU while the KYKL-MDF was represented by its 'president' Maisnam Athouba and 'general secretary' Laimayum Ronel alias Achouba.

Altogether 90 cadres from the URF turned up for the occasion and they laid down 50 arms of different makes. From the side of KCP-Lamphel, a total of 40 cadres turned up and they deposited 27 guns. On the other hand, the KYKL-MDF deposited a total of 61 arms, while 67 cadres turned up.

Chief Minister O Ibobi and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the Home portfolio, attended the MoU signing function as the chief guest and president respectively. Addressing the occasion, Ibobi said that the Government welcomes the return of the militants to the mainstream and added that they were misled into taking up arms in the first place. Gaikhangam in his presidential address said that the signing of the MoU will go a long way in helping the State to move forward in development and progress.

Earlier, before the MoU was inked, Principal Secretary (Home) Dr Suresh Babu said that the process to ink the agreement was initiated more than a year back. The cadres will be rehabilitated under the policy framed by the Union Home Ministry as well as the rehabilitation policy of the State Government.

A team of Thoubal District Police arrested a militant belonging to KCP-KK Nganba identified as Sagolsem Hemchandra Singh (39), from his residence at Yairipok Laimanai Top Chingtha Arambam Leirak.

A team of the Imphal East commandos arrested a KCP woman cadre identified as Khundongbam Soibam Rita Devi from Kid English Academy gate. One Samsung mobile phone along with one SIM card was recovered from her possession.

A KCP woman cadre identified as Sarangthem Sanasam Janeshwori Devi alias Jandobi was also arrested from her residence in Hiyanthang Mayai Leikai.

Imphal West Police commandos arrested two militants belonging to Raja group of KCP-MTF, from Imphal barrage in Oinam. The arrested persons have been identified as Heibokmayum Rafijuddin alias Abo and Muhammad Intiyas (22).

Wangkhei Ayangpalli in Manipur

A combined team of Imphal East and Assam Rifles arrested three KCP-MTF cadres, identified as Ningthoujam Gogonbihari alias Inao, Leimapokpam Boy alias Sana Singh and Lisham Abung alias Sanatomba Singh. One demand letter of the KCP-MTF and two mobile phones were recovered from their possession.

Imphal East district of Manipur

AR launched operation in Kairang area in Imphal East District and arrested one KCP-Nando cadre identified as Muhammad Rame alias Ramejuddin.

Imphal in Manipur

Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat, appealed to militants operating in the State to shun violence and participate in the peace process so that development work could be speeded up. Addressing the State assembly, the governor said three insurgent groups -URF, KCP-Lamphel and KYKL-MDF - have entered into agreements with the union and State governments. The governor said the state government with the union government has signed the extension of SOO agreement with Kuki outfit, UPF and offered to sign a similar agreement with another Kuki outfit, KNO. Jagat appealed to the KNO to come forward and sign the SOO agreement along the lines of UPF and asked the civil Kuki organisation, KSDC, demanding a separate Kukiland, to desist from calling frequent bandhs and blockades which affected the common man.

Official sources said peace talks with URF, KYKL-MDF AND KCP-Lamphel would begin soon since the three had signed agreements with the Government under which the forces would suspend operations against them. They said both central and State Government forces had stopped operations against UPF since it signed the agreement with the Government some years ago. Talks for a settlement with the outfit, demanding creation of Kukiland, have already begun.

About 200 militants active in the State have surrendered before the Government and many others will follow suit in the next three months, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said. One hundred and ninety-seven cadres of URF, KCP and two factions of KYKL laid down their arms on February 13.

Conveying formation of a Peace Talk Committee with URF home secretary Puyam Ruhini as the Committee convenor, cadres of three armed groups who recently surrendered to the Government cautioned that they would resume military campaign in case the Government is non-committal to take forward the peace process. speaking on behalf of the surrendered cadres at Manipur Press Club, URF's Ruhini, KYKL-MDF 'president' Meisnam Athouba and KCP-Lamphel's 'general secretary' Haobijam Dilip alias Taibanganba asserted that they would not hesitate in returning to the jungles for resuming the military offensive against the Government if plight of the surrendered cadres is not accorded importance.

A press statement from Paikhomba Meitei, 'Secretary Information & Publicity Military Affairs' of the KCP-MC has said that 'the acts of a few pseudo revolutionaries' will not be have any bearing on the credibility of the KCP-MC. It went on to say that the group would never consider the path of surrendering or negotiating with India to get some benefits.

A team of Imphal East commandos arrested a KCP-MC cadre identified as Khangembam Bigyajit Meitei alias Inao (23) from Kongpal Kongkham Leikai in front of Tutu Pharmacy. A statement issued by Superintendant of Police (Imphal East) said that one mobile phone along with SIM was recovered from his possession.

Bishnupur District of Manipur

Five militants, three from the UNLF and one each from the PULF and the KCP-MC, surrendered before the BSF Inspector-General Sh. Anup Chand Thapliyal at 116 BSF battalion in Bishnupur District.

Imphal east and Imphal west in Manipur

Police commandos of Imphal East and Imphal West District Police Stations nabbed two militants, belonging to KCP, during search operations at Keisamthong, Chasad Avenue, Thangal Bazar and Lamsang areas in the two Districts, official sources said. The arrested KCP militants were identified as Mayengbam Jiban and Sagolsem Thoithoi.

The CorCom of six militant outfits- the KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-Pro, RPF and the UNLF has declared that it would boycott the forthcoming visit of India's President in Manipur and subsequently announced a 26 hour general strike. President Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to arrive at Imphal on April 15.

Thoubal District Police commandos arrested three KCP cadres while conducting a search operation at Lilong Nungei near Community Hall. A statement issued by the Superintendant of Police, Thoubal District, identified the three cadres as Moirangthem Devan Singh (25), Muhammad Firoz Khan (26) and Muhammad Aslam Khan (27). The arrested KCP cadres revealed that they were working in the 'finance section' of the outfit under the command of one 'finance secretary', Tomthin Meitei.

The CorCom, umbrella body of six militant outfits based in Manipur, while remembering the sacrifices of the forefathers of Manipur during the Khongjom war or the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891 has praised their sacrifices. It further appealed to the people of Manipur to remember the sacrifices of the forefathers on the Anglo-Manipur Khongjom war Memorial Day on April 23 .

Seven cadres KCP-MC, including their 'Army Chief', Laishram Guru alias Gunamani, have laid down arms to join the peace parleys with the Central and State Governments. It was announced by the General Secretary of KCP-Lamphel, Taibang Nganba alias Dilip at a press conference held at Manipur Press Club. Along with ammunition, the cadres surrendered two AK rifles, one carbine and four pistols, Dilip added. Saying that KCP-Taibang Nganba and KCP-City Meitei are currently on peace talks with the Government, KCP-Pakhanglakpa is also ready to commence peace parleys.

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The CorCom of six militant groups has set up a JFF under the aegis of its JMC after a joint meeting held. The establishment of JFF after several subordinates bodies were set up already is a significant step for CorCom to become a united front, it said in a statement. JFF which would take the role of vanguards in the liberation movement of Manipur (Kangleipak) would be a big boost to the revolutionary movement in the coming days, it added.

Imphal West District in Manipur

Two cadres of KCP-Kesho Meitei have been arrested by Imphal West commandos from near Little Master English School Samurou. A press release issued by Imphal West SPJayanta identified the arrested cadres as Phijam Amuba alias Amu (58) and Moirangthem Khoirom Manju (33).

State Government representatives, including Principal Secretary (Home), Suresh Babu, and the Union Joint Secretary in charge of the North East, Shambhu Singh, held a series of talks with representatives of the KCP-Lamphel, KYKL-MDF and the URF at the former's office.

Peace talks with three insurgent groups [ URF, KCP-Lamphel and KYKL-MDF] that had signed separate tripartite MoU with Centre and State Government has commenced, an official source said, hinting that another MoU for peace process with UPPK was likely to ink on May 24. The three militant groups had on February 14, 2012, entered into separate MoUs for peace dialogue with Government of India and Government of Manipur. The first round of peace talks was held on May 22. The three groups have submitted their demands from the Government during the talks, the source said, adding officials of both Centre and State Government have hinted of granting their demands.

A lady cadre of KCP outfit, identified as Tombi alias Sandhy Rani of Phougakchou in Bishnupur District, reportedly surrendered to Security Forces of Red Shield Division along with a .22 revolver and five rounds. According to a PIB-DW release, Tombi joined the KCP in 2005 and was trained at Tamu Camp in Myanmar.

A joint team of Police commandos from Thoubal and Imphal East Districts arrested two woman cadres of KCP-Lalumba from Pallel (Chandel District) and Thoubal. At around 8.30pm, a woman, identified as Keisham

Thaja alias Sanathoi alias Echan, who was travelling in a vehicle, was arrested from Pallel in Chandel District. On questioning, Thaja revealed that she was sent to Thoubal by 'captain' Sarat alias Sana of the outfit to hand over six hand grenades and a 9mm mouser pistol, a 9mm pistol and 10 fuse bombs to one Thangjam Ongbi Roma (46). After the arrest of Thaja, she received a call from Roma enquiring the former regarding the progress of her journey. The team immediately rushed at Thoubal Wangmataba and arrested Roma from there.

The KCP rejected the claim of the PIB-DW that a lady cadre of the outfit surrendered to Security Forces of red Shield Division on June 1.

Union Minister for Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde in his address said that SoO Agreements have been entered with various insurgent groups in the Northeast and these groups have shown willingness to give up violence and seek solutions for their problems peacefully within the Constitution. "Our government is ready to talk with any group or outfit which is willing to abjure violence and lay down arms like KNO and UPF in Manipur. Further, Metei groups like URF, KCP and KYKL along with their factions, signed MoS in February, 2013 paving way for surrender of their cadres," he said. Shinde said peace talks are also being held with a number of outfits like ULFA, NDFB-P and NDFB-RD. These strategies have resulted in steady reduction in the level of violence. "Moreover, the aforesaid strategy of the government has also encouraged surrender by militants belonging to various groups and their participation in the political process. The central government is continuously assisting the northeastern states by the deployment of central paramilitary forces to assist the state police in counter-insurgency operations and upgrading their skill level", he added.

'commander in chief' KCP-MC, Ningthoujam Romen alias Nongdrenkhomba, was released from Sajiwa Central Jail to join the tripartite peace talk with the Government of Manipur and Government of India. Nongdrenkhomba (30) was reportedly arrested by a team of Delhi Police on October 31, 2012, from the Inter-State Bus Terminus at Sarai Kale Khan in New Delhi. On the request of Manipur Police, Nongdrenkhomba was brought back to the State and was re-arrested by Manipur Police for his involvement in cases including murder, abduction and extortion. He joined KCP on 2007 and was earlier arrested on 2008 from Meghalaya but was released on bail after two months.

KCP-MC Lamphel faction 'general secretary' Taibanganba, who also came to receive Nongdrenkhomba at Sajiwa Central jail said that the latter has been released from the jail to join the tripartite peace talks with the Government of Manipur and Government of India. Nondrenkhonmba will be joining KCP-MC, Lamphel group as 'organization secretary', he added.

A man, claiming to be an insurgent, informed the family of Babina Laishram, a Class XII girl student, who went missing since the morning of June 6, 2013, that the girl was in the custody of the outfit, she would soon be sent out for training, and they could meet her after three months. Later on June 14, 2013 two boys, James Khaidem, 15, and Vijakumar Oinam, 17, were rescued by Police commandos in Thoubal District, while being taken to Myanmar in a van by two insurgents for conscription into a faction of the KCP. Earlier, on March 10, 2013 Alice Kamei and Sanahanbi Khaidem were lured by a banned outfit out of their hostel in Bishnupur District.

Two militants, one belonging to KCP identified as 'Major' Angom Ibochouba alias Punshiba alias Shelungba surrendered at Moirang Khunou in Bishnupur District with a .32 mm Pistol and two Magazines and the other belonging to UNLF 'sergeant' Chingngakham Ainaoba alias Puyalakpa, surrendered at Thanga with a 9mm Pistol and one magazine.

The KCP has informed the general public that the outfit will start using of a new 'letterhead' from June 20, 2013. The press statement further said that Nongan Meitei has taken the charge of new 'Finance Secretary' from former 'Finance Secretary' Tomthil Meitei. All the finance related papers would be signed by the new 'Finance Secretary' now, it added.

SFs reportedly arrested an overground worker of KCP-MC group, identified as Muhammad Feijul Haque, during the course of a search operation launched at Wangjing area in Thoubal District.

SFs arrested a KCP-MC cadre, identified as Laishram Nanao alias Rohit, in Imphal East District. According to a press release issued by Imphal East SP, L Nanao, works under the command of 'commander' Yambung alias Khoirangba.

President' Kshtrimayum Hitendra alias Kritibas alias Lallumba Lallumba of the Lallumba group of KCP-MC has reportedly decamped from the 7th Manipur Rifles Khabeishoi camp since June 9 along with a huge amount of INR 1,92,68, 800 meant for a one time rehabilitation package from the Government and including monthly allowance of eight months, bank deposits of 114 cadres and 10 polit buro members of the outfit, said other leaders of the outfit.

General Secretary of the outfit, Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rosho Meetei told media persons that the absconding deserter remains expelled from the party. He said three other cadres have also accompanied the deserter leader who is absconding with his whole family, and further added that the outfit has made a complaint to the 'Principal Secretary' (Home) and other related authorities to take action against the deserter. The General Secretary also said that their party president has been expelled with immediate effect and he will not allowed to be a part of their group and no official document signed by the Lallumba will hold.

A team of Imphal East District Police commandos arrested two KCP cadres from Kharasom village. The two KCP cadres were identified as Sapam Surendra Meiteialias Thoinaoba alias Naocha (17) and Wahengbam Yohenba Meetei alias Manisana (17). Two mobile phones were recovered from their possession.

Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam, on July 9, said that, 'president' Lallumba alias Hitendra Lalluba of KCP-MC has not fled but is staying in a hospital following an accident. It was reported that Lallumba has fled from AR camp with INR 192,688,00 since June 9.

The 'general secretary' of Lallumba faction of KCP-MC Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rousseau has categorically denied the statement of Deputy Chief Minister that the 'president' of Hitendra alias Lallumba alias Kritibash has not fled but is undergoing treatment in a hospital. Reacting to the statement, Rousseau reiterated that Lallumba has fled and he never met an accident as claimed. "We have report that Lallumba went to Koirengei, Chingmeirong and Luwangsangbam after leaving the camp," he said. Since June 9, he was marked absent on the 7th Manipur Rifle Roll Call register, he said while adding that all efforts to contact him on phone went futile.

Police have issued strict instruction to leader of Lallumba faction of KCP-MC, Lallumba, to report immediately to the Joint Monitoring Group. Meanwhile, a highly reliable source said that Lallumba is at his home after being discharged from hospital following an accident.

The CDSU protested the stationing of 59 cadres of KCP factions in the District despite vehement protest from several tribal bodies. A statement issued by the union said it is shocked to learn that 59 cadres of KCP-Lamphel group, KCP-MC and KCP-Taibangnganba group were sheltered at 46 Assam Rifles camp. "It is also pathetic to note that some cadres were permitted to roam freely in the town area even late at night", it added. Asserting that it would not yield even an inch of the district to be used by "valley-based" underground outfits, the CDSU statement asked the authority concerned to immediately shift away all those underground outfits to some secure places in the valley.

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one militant belonging to KCP-Lamphel, identified as Achom Bishorjit Singh alias Abu Singh, from Paona Bazar.

SFs arrested a woman cadre of the Luwangba faction of the KCP-MC- Luwangba from the Imoinu Keithel area of Imphal East District. 12 demand letters of the KCP-MC-Luwangba signed by its 'Finance Secretary' Leishemba Mangang was recovered from her possession.

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one militant belonging to KCP-Lamphel, identified as Achom Bishorjit Singh alias Abu Singh, from Paona Bazar.

A hand grenade was found planted in front of the gate of the Little Master English Higher Secondary School at Samurou in the Imphal West District. Pointing out that a certain militant group had demanded INR 500000 from the school authority on May 31, the founder of the school, Moirangmayum Thoiba, said students and teachers of the school had taken out a rally against the demand on June 1.

The KCP-MC claimed responsibility for the hand grenade attack targeting the Little Master English Higher Secondary School at Samurou in the Imphal West District on July 23. A press release jointly signed by the outfit's 'commander-in-chief' Lamyanba Khuman and 'publicity officer' Chenglensana Mangang said that it was the warning to M Thoiba, the founder of the school, for his 'arrogant attitude' towards the public and 'indecent conduct' towards the girl students.

A grenade was found planted at a brick firm located near Phundrei Kombirei Pat under the Kakching Police Station area of Thoubal District. A note signed by one Malemnganba of the KCP asking Elangbam Gopi (43), the owner of the brick firm, to contact the outfit through a phone number provided in the note was found near the grenade.

A cadre of KCP-KK-Nganba, identified as Sorokhaibam Brojen Singh (41) was arrested by the Thoubal Police commandos while conducting checking at Thoubal Sabaltongba.

11 militant outfits based in India's Northeast, six from Manipur, three from Assam and one each from Meghalaya and Tripura, have jointly called for a boycott of Independence Day (August 15). The outfits include KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-PRO, RPF and UNLF of Manipur, which operate from one platform called CorCom, HNLC of Meghalaya, KLO, NDFB, ULFA-I of Assam and NLFT of Tripura. These groups now describe northeast as "Western South East Asia (WESEA) region".

Amidst the tight security measures in and around Imphal, the State capital, in view of the call for boycott of Independence Day celebrations given by the major insurgent groups operating in Manipur, a bomb suspected to be an IED exploded. The IED explosion took place in front of the newly-constructed City Convention Area located in the high security zone. However, no armed group operating in the region has so far claimed responsibility for the incident. There is no report of any casualty in the explosion.

The CorCom has claimed responsibility for all the two blasts and the earlier attack at City Convention Centre on August 14. CorCom and other revolutionary groups of 'Western Southeast Asia (WESEA)' called for a general strike on August 15 and boycotted the Independence Day (August 15).

SFs arrested a cadre of the Paikhmba faction of KCP-Paikhomba, identified as Konthoujam Ampal Singh (25), near Forest Gate at Khurai in the Imphal East District.

SFs arrested a KCP-MC cadre, identified as Salam Amarjit (27) from his residence at Andro Khunou Torongthel in Imphal East District. A mobile phone and a SIM card was recovered from his possession.

Expressing concern over the increasing number of rape cases in Manipur, the KCP has resolved to counter it by constituting a special task force.

UNLF 'acting Chairman' Khundongbam Pambei has been unanimously elected Convenor of the CorCom) of KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-Pro, RPF and UNLF. Pambei was elected Convenor during the CorCom's 7th conference held from July 8 to August 26, 2013, conveyed a press release issued by the CorCom's 'media coordinator 'H Poirei.Tenure of the first convenor Irengbam Chaoren, 'President' of RPF expired on July 8, 2013, it added.

SFs arrested three KCP cadres, RK Tondonsana alias Tomba (19), Kumam Hemchand Singh alias Ibungo (21) and Moirangthem Inao Singh alias Ahenba (19), from the eastern side of Khurai Salanthong Bridge.

12 cadres of six militant outfits surrendered to the Government along with arms at a ceremony held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat. The surrenderees include six from Progressive faction of PREPAK-Pro, two from KYKL, and one each from the PREPAK, PLA, UNLF and KCP-Lamyanba Khuman. The weapons handed over included two 9mm pistols with 20 rounds, nine hand-grenades with detonators, two IEDs, one AK-56 rifle with two magazines and an AK-47 rifle with magazine and 221 rounds.

A team of Imphal East District commandos arrested two KCP cadres, identified as Laishram Suraj Singh alias Koinao and Yumkhaibam Herojit Singh, from the southern gate of BOAT near Arts and Culture office on September 2. A live round of SLR ammunition and an envelope containing type written demand letter of KCP-Ganba Lup dated August 22, 2013, were recovered from the possession of L Suraj.

Imphal West police commandos arrested a militant of KCP-Lalheiba from Kangjabi in Imphal West District.

With 147 cadres belonging to three different underground organisations laying down arms, the Government signed MoU and SoO pact with the three militant groups. The groups which have laid down arms are KCP-Nongdrenkhomba, KNLF and KRF.

44 cadres of the KCP-Nongdrenkhomba surrendered to the Government along with 26 different kinds of weapons. Nongdrenkhomba was released from Sajiwa Central Jail on June 12, 2013, with a view to enable him take part in the 'home-coming ceremony'.

Altogether 50 cadres of the KNLF laid down 35 numbers of weapons. KNLF is a constituent member of KNO, an umbrella body of several Kuki armed outfits.

53 cadres of the KRF surrendered to the Government along with 30 assorted weapons. KRF is a constituent member of UPF, another conglomerate of Kuki outfits.

53 cadres of the KRF surrendered to the Government along with 30 assorted weapons. KRF is a constituent member of UPF, another conglomerate of Kuki outfits.

95 numbers of assorted weapons, 15 IEDs, 10 grenades, 10 lethod bombs, three mortar bombs, 12 radio sets, a number of magazines and 977 numbers of ammunition were deposited.

At least six surrendered cadres of a valley based outfit, in full combat dress, went on the rampage at the hospital campus in Churachandpur District, shoving and punching a Policeman on duty in full view of the public even as the Health Minister along with three of his counterparts were on a visit.

In a counter insurgency operation launched in and around Kongba in Imphal East District, SFs arrested a militant of KCP, Laishram Gunamani Singh alias Guru alias Priyokumar (32), presently holding the rank of 'Chief-of-Army Staff' of Nongdrenkhomba group of KCP-MC, which is a signatory of SoO.

Six cadres of the surrendered Nongdrenkhomba group KCP-MC, including its '' C-in-C, Ningthoujam Romen Singh alias Nongdrenkhomba, were arrested from the 46 Assam Rifles camp in Churachandpur District. A 'corporal' and four 'Privates' were among the other arrestees. The arrested former rebels were however released on bail moments after the Police made the arrest and obtained their statement. They were for assaulting Policemen on duty at the Churachandpur District hospital.

A team of Imphal East commandos arrested one KCP woman cadre, identified as Arambam Surnalata Devi who is also in Government service as peon, from Thambalkhong Lisham Leirak Machin in Imphal East District.

The interrogation of a former legislator of Manipur, who was arrested by the NIA, will help the anti-terror probe agency to track the money trail of Kesho Meitei faction of KCP. Salam Joy Singh was arrested in Guwahati (Assam) for his alleged links with the KCP faction, which is also known as MTF.

A joint team of Thoubal District Police commandos and Moreh commandos arrested three KCP cadres from Indo-Myanmar border, near Moreh in Chandel District.

Three militants belonging to Noyon faction of KCP-N have been arrested by police commandos from Indo-Myanmar international border at Moreh.

CorCom, a committee of valley based six militant groups of Manipur and the NLFT have jointly called an 18 hour general strike in Manipur and Twipra (Tripura) with effect from October 14 midnight till 6 pm of October 15 in protest against the 'forceful merger agreements' which came into effect from October 15, 1949 by which Manipur and Tripura was merged into the Indian Union.

The 18 hour joint bandh (general Strike) called by militant formation in Manipur and Tripura come into force from October 14th night in both the States.

An 18-hour shutdown in Manipur and Tripura announced by the CorCom of six Manipur based militant groups and NLFT in protest against the merger of the then kingdoms of Manipur and Twipra (Tripura) with the dominion of India on October 15, 1949, has started from Monday midnight.

SFs arrested a cadre of KCP-MC, identified as Baspatimayum Lakhikumar Sharma alias Bungsana alias Heithoiba (28) from Heingang Khong in Imphal West District.

A team of Imphal East commandos arrested a cadre of KCP-MTF, identified as Ngangom Yaima Singh (51) from Tribal Market, New Checkon along with a mobile phone with SIM card.

Eight militants have been arrested and some arms and ammunition recovered from them during search operations by security forces in different areas of Manipur, police said. While seven militants including four women cadres belonging to KYKL were arrested from Kakching and Thoubal market areas in Thoubal district, another of KCP was caught from Thoubal police station area in Thoubal district on October 30.

While denying involvement in the blasts at Thangal Keithel (October 29) and Moirangkhom Moreh van parking (October 30), the CorCom, a Coordination Committee of six valley based militant groups contended that Indian security forces plotting the explosions cannot be ruled out.

Saying that it has received information about some people collecting money from the public in their name, the CorCom (six valley based militant groups) has categorically stated that the six constituent parties have never sought or collected donation in the name of CorCom,. Those people reportedly seeking or collecting money in the name of CorCom are all impostors and they have no relation with the CorCom.

Imphal East District Police commandos and troops of 40 Assam Rifles arrested one KCP cadre, identified as Irengbam Brojen alias Michael, from Hiyangthang area in Imphal West District. One mobile phone along with a SIM card and one Chinese hand grenade were seized from his possession, said a press release issued by Imphal East SP.

KCP 'clarified' that the outfit was not involved in the assassination of MPP Vice-President Haobijam Manisana.

A team of Imphal East commandos arrested a cadre of KCP-Khagemba, identified as Muhammad Ali Shah alias Aulad (45) from Thambalkhong in Imphal East District.

Claiming to have enough evidence to prove that most incidents related to 'mob-justice' against militant sympathisers are due to abetment by security force authorities, CorCom, the six militant group conglomerate said it will take befitting action against those involved in 'mob-justice'. A statement issued by CorCom media coordinator H Poirei said launched specific investigation in the last 2-3 years into incidents of 'mob-justice' against militants sympathisers eventually unearthing clues that attacking houses of sympathisers to protest certain incidents were actually planned and the target finalised at security force camps located in the area of incidents.

A KCP cadre, Puyam Suraj (22), surrendered with arms and ammunition before of 15 AR. The surrendered cadre submitted a 9mm pistol and a magazine loaded with four live rounds.

SFs arrested a woman cadre of KCP-Noyon, identified as Akham Sanjota Devi from Kakching bazar Budhiraj Road in Thoubal District. One mobile handset with SIM card was seized from her.

SFs arrested one militant belonging to KCP-Lamphel, identified as Thoudam Subon Meitei from Phaknung Mayai Leikai, Imphal East District.

Police commandos in another search operation in the same evening arrested two militants of KCP, identified as Sanjoy Khan (24) and Sajid Khan (25), from Lilong area in Thoubal District. "Extortion letters" were recovered from them, the Police said.

The 'general secretary' of the KCP-MC, Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rousow (38) along with another accomplice Takhelmayum Nandababu has been arrested by the Imphal East Police from Khomidok Mamang Leikai on the charge of abducting a non local man, Suresh Prasad alias Suan (31) of Bihar. The non local man, Suresh Prasad was abducted on December 3 evening from Kairang Maning Leikai.

Troops of 10 Assam Rifles under Red Shield Division arrested a KCP cadre, identified as Sapam Bikay of Lairenkaba along with arms from Lairenkabi in Imphal West district. One AK-47 along with ammunitions, two hand grenades and some extortion notes were recovered from him.

Lallumba group of KCP-MC has dismissed the report that its 'general secretary' Ramananda alias Rousow was arrested by Imphal East Police in connection with the abduction of non-local businessman Suresh Prasad as baseless and fabricated.

A team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested two militants belonging to KCP-Tamnganba, identified as Kongjengbam Basanta Singh and Oinam Sanatomba Singh from Sangaipat Road in front of Sericulture office in Imphal East District.

Thoubal District Police commandos arrested a KCP militant while conducting a search operation at Yairipok Top Chingtha area in the District on December 8.

Security Forces arrested one militant of KCP-Noyon, identified as Chabungbam Sunder Singh from Samaram Khongjom area in Thoubal District. Two Chinese made hand grenades with one detonator were recovered from his possession.

SFs arrested one Sanabam Rajbihari (55), an associate of KCP-Lallumba 'general secretary' WahengbamRamananda alias Luwangngamba alias Rowsow (38), from Imphal West District.