Date

Nature of incident

January 19

Imphal East

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 West District of Assam

A press note of the Superintendent of Police, Imphal West has said that, Imphal West Police Commandos arrested one PREPAK-PRO militant identified as Sapam Sajou alias Tachou Singh from Chajing Mamang leikai near Mahaluxmi Indane.

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 East District

The PREPAK-Pro denied any link between the party and Khuraijam Kunjeshori Devi alias Iben (34) who was reportedly arrested by a combined team of Imphal East commandos and troops of 16th AR from Keibi Awang Leikai on January 29.

NS

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.

Police commandos arrested one militant, as Yumnam Rajesh alias Sanatomba (30), belonging to PREPAK from Singjamei Chingamakha Phuramakhong.

One PREPAK militant identified as Mutum Imotomba Singh was arrested at Bashikhong Kitna Panung. The arrested disclosed that he was working under the command of a 'commander' of the outfit named Rajen Babu alias Babu alias Kunba. Imotomba had extorted huge amount of money from different places under the instruction of the commander for their party fund. One mobile handset was recovered from his possession.

NS

While expressing serious concern over the rising crimes against women, the PREPAK has slammed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance 2013 which was approved by the President of India on February 3.

SFs arrested a militant belonging to PREPAK-Pro identified as Oinam Amutombi alias Romesh alias Bullet (34), at Thangalawai Khongnang Makhong Ward No 1.

Alleging that the Government has been scheming to exterminate young and future generations of the Nation by importing/smuggling drugs into the State so as to keep it under perpetual alien rule, the PREPAK-Pro has declared that it would not forgive any drug smuggler.

In connection with the global observance of International Mother Language day, which falls on February 21, the PREPAK has called upon the people, particularly the scholars for relentless effort to preserve and promote the mother language.

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two militants belonging to PREPAK-Pro, identified as Naorem Roben Meitei (32) and Pukhrambam Sanatomba alias Sana Singh, from Yaiskul Yumnam Leikai, near Nambul Mapan.

SFs arrested a lady OWG of PREPRAK-Pro while conducting a search operation at Angtha area in Thoubal District. Thoubal SP identified the arrested woman as Laishram Hemolata Devi alias Inakhunbi alias Nanao (25) d/o L Deben of Angtha Mamang Leikai. However, PREPAK-Pro stated that the arrestee has no connection with the outfit.

Imphal West District of Manipur

One PREPAK militant, identified as Leishangthem Bobo Singh, was arrested by Imphal West Police Commandos from Jiri Parking area in Waheng Leikai.

Imphal West District of Manipur

A combined team of Imphal East and West commandos arrested two NNC militants, identified as Luingam Haoram (37) and Elangbam Gyaneshwor Singh (49), along with two powerful IED at near the Uripok Cheirap Court.

Both the arrested persons disclose that the NNC in collusion with the PREPAK were planning to explode the two IEDs at the Laipham Khunou area in one or two days time in the surrounding areas.

Kadangban Part I area

Security forces of Red Shield Division launched search operation, which led to the arrest of one cadre of PREPAK-PRO, identified as 'Captain' Yumkhangbai Shamjit Meitei (29).

Singjamei Super Market in Manipur

Imphal West Police commandos arrested one hardcore cadre of PREPAK-PRO militant identified as Heikrujam Dashubanta.

Imphal East District in Manipur

Three militants belonging to the PREPAK were arrested along with explosive materials during a search operation by Police commandos from Bashikhong area.

Imphal East

Security Forces arrested a PREPAK militant, Naorem Sanatomba Singh alias Nouton, in the civilian area of the villages of Sorok Atingbi and Lamkhai.

Imphal East District of Manipur

A joint team of SFs arrested two PREPAK cadres from Yumnam Khunnou-Eshingthembi crossing and Mahabali Mamang, Palace Compound in Imphal East District. 17 Chinese hand grenades and four demand notes were seized from them.

NS

The PREPAK in a statement wished the women of the State on the occasion of the International Women's Day, 2013. The statement has further lamented the rapid increase in violence against women and denying of their rights.

On the other hand, troops of 27 Assam Rifles launched search operation at Sekmaijin area leading to the arrest of a PREPAK cadre identified as Itomba alias Leirang (30). One .9mm pistol and a live round was recovered from him.

The PREPAK has in a press statement signed by its 'publicity officer' Sanju Oinam said that Ningombam Shyamkanhai alias Kanhai who was arrested by the Imphal West police commandos from Lamshang Keithel is not in any way related to PREPAK and its arm wing, Red Army, according to a report of March 15. It further maintained that the hand grenade recovered from him also does not belong to the organization.

SFs also arrested one PREPAK cadre from Kairang Chingya Leikai along with a demand letter of the organization, said a release of SP, Imphal East. According to the release, the arrested person has been identified as Pukhrambam Amarjeet Singh (27).

A team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested two PREPAK women cadres identified as Mayanglambam Victoria Devi (39) and Aribam Rita Devi (35) from Bamon Leikai Thangapat Mapal. They were involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government officials, businessmen etc and transportation and of arms and ammunition from one place to another, it added.

Thoubal District of Manipur

Commandos attached to Thoubal District Police arrested two PREPAK-P from Sekmaijin area. A .9mm pistol along with some rounds of ammunition and 'letters demanding money from the public' were allegedly recovered from the possession of the two.

PREPAK-Pro has denied any connection whatsoever between the party and Abe Kom (47) and Thoibi Kom (36) who were reportedly arrested by Thoubal commandos during a search operation at Kakching Bazar in Thoubal District on April 3.

NS

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.

Imphal West District in manipur

SFs arrested a militant of PREPAK-PRO, identified as Gurumayum Ibomcha Sharma, from Kwakeithel. SFs recovered eight hand grenades from the militant.

April 15

Imphal East District in Manipur

A combined team of Imphal East District Police commandos and troops of 16 AR arrested a PREPAK cadre identified as Laishram Dhananjoy alias Joy Singh from Keibi Heikak Mapal Makha Leikai in Imphal East District. One 36 HE hand grenade was recovered from his possession.

Non-violent

April 15

NS

The PREPAK has refuted any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Laishram Dhananjoy alias Joy (58) of Sekta Awang Leikai who was reportedly arrested on April 15.

Statement

April 17

Imphal East District in Manipur

Security Forces arrested one PREPAK cadre, identified as Nongthombam Dinesh Meitei alias Epacha alias Pitingkon around 10.15 am from Keibi Khunou near waiting shed in Imphal East District. One Chinese hand grenade and one .32 pistol with magazine having three live rounds were recovered from his possession. Dinesh first joined the UNLF in 2007. He was arrested by Bishnupur commandos in Sept 2011 and released on bail. He then joined PREPAK in November.

Non-violent

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 .

On the occasion of the International Workers' Day, the PREPAK has called upon all the people of Manipur to nurture a healthy work culture for a self-reliant economy.

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.

SFs conducted a search operation at Heirok Thockchom Leikai in Thoubal District and arrested a PREPAK cadre, identified as Laishram Amuchou Singh (41). He revealed that the IED explosion on May 5 at Wangjing Purana Heitupokpi against the SFs was carried out by him in collusion with one Naocha.

A PREPAK cadre, identified as Oinam Sidaba alias Myko alias Tony alias Charlie, reportedly with several criminal records, was arrested by a combined team of SFs at Pallel Bazar in Chandel District.

CM, Okram Ibobi Singh expressed his happiness that UPPK cadres had come out to join the national mainstream by laying down arms and signing the MoU following an understanding with the Government. The Government will seriously take up the actions to rehabilitate those persons who have taken the path of peace, he said. The CM further said that the door is wide open for underground organizations of all communities in the hills and the valley to return to a normal peaceful life. He appealed to other remaining rebel groups, including the UNLF, PLA, PREPAK and KYKL, to come to the path of peace like the UPPK. He went on to say that steps will be taken up in consultation with the Indian Government to provide equal facilities to those who have taken the path of peace including health, education sectors etc.

A combined team of Imphal East commandos, Irilbung Police personnel and troops of 40 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a PREPAK militant, identified as Mohamad Askar Ali alias Aktar (19), from Arapti Thongkhong. Three demand letters signed by 'Finance Secretary', P Chinglen Meitei and addressed to three telecom companies [Idea Company, Airtel Company, Aircel Company] and a mobile phone were recovered from his possession.

A PREPAK militant, identified as Ningthoujam Indramani Singh alias Gandhi (47), was arrested from Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai. He confessed his involvement in extortion from general public, Govt officials, private firms, etc.

A PREPAK militant, Khundrakpam Thoiba Singh alias Tolen (40), was arrested by a team of Imphal East commandos and 16-AR from Keibi Taretkhul Thongkhong. Police statement said one 7.65 mm pistol along with two live rounds was recovered from him.

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.

A press release of the Superintendent of Police, Imphal West District, Manipur said that a PREPAK cadre, identified as Haorongbam Lakhpati alias Khagemba (35) was arrested by Imphal West Police Commandos from Chajing Chingkhong Leikai at about 3:00 am.

The team arrested one PREPAK cadre identified as Yengkhom Momo Singh alias Brojen alias Boby alias Robin from Singjamei Pebiya Pandit Leikai on June 10 at about 5:15 am, the release said. Two M-16 Rifles along with live ammunitions were recovered from his possession, it said.

SFs arrested a PREPAK-VC overground cadre identified as Thokchom Khaba Meitei from his residence Telou Maning Leikai in Imphal East District.

A militant belonging to Progressive faction of PREPAK-Pro, identified as Seram Prem alias Bemsingh (37), was arrested by Thoubal District police commandos while conducting a search operation at Wangjing Bazar area.

Contradicting claims by Thoubal District SP, the PREPAK-Pro contended that Seram Prem alias Bem Singh (37) has no connection, whatsoever with the outfit. The SP had claimed that Prem, arrested by District Police commandos on June 19 from Wangjing Bazar, is a member of the armed group.

17 hand grenades were recovered by SFs from the residence of one Laishram Ibungo Singh of Heirok Part-II in Thoubal District following a disclosure by one PREPAK-Pro militant. The PREPAK-Pro militant, identified as Thokchom Janel Singh, was also arrested.

Imphal West Police commandos arrested one cadre each of PREPAK-VC and KYKL from Singjamei Chingamakhong and MG Avenue, Thangal Bazar at about 5:10 pm and 6:30 pm respectively according to a release of SP Imphal West District. The release notified that the arrested PREPAK-VC cadre is identified as Takhelmayum Kirankumar alias Kangbi alias Tomba (32) and the arrested KYKL member identified as Shanaojam Sunil alias Sanatomba Ningthouja (28).

A press release issued by Deputy SP, Bishnupur, Bishnupur District, Manipur said that combined Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operation at Bramahpur Bheigyabati Leikai in Imphal East District and arrested a cadre of PREPAK-Pro identified as Sanasam Rabi Singh alias Lalpuba alias Sura, near Lairembi Lampak in Imphal West District. Three Chinese Hand Grenade, four live rounds of 9mm ammunitions and two mobile Hand Set with S1M cards were recovered from him. On questioning, it was revealed that the individual was earlier working as a cadre of UNLF and he was involved in the extortion and serving of monetary demand letters to the general public/Government official in Imphal East District.

Imphal West District Police arrested one cadre of the PREPAK-Pro, identified as Gurumayum Milan Sharma (30), from Yumnam Leikai near Thumbuthong Bridge on June 26, said a press release issued by the Superintendent of Police, Imphal West District.

A team of SFs arrested two female cadres of PREPAK said a press statement of the SP, Imphal East. The release identified the two as Mayanglambam Victoria Devi alias Jamdupati and another Thounaojam Pep Devi (36). Three Chinese hand grenades were recovered, it said and added that during interrogation, it was revealed that more arms and ammunition were dumped at village Ishing Thenbi of Sagolmang and two carbines with magazine, one 9mm Piston with two magazine, nine rounds of 9mm Pistol, three Lathode shel, six Chinese hand grenades, six detonators and one live round DAC43W-II were recovered in a follow up operation, it added.

Suspected cadres of PREPAK-Pro attacked troops of 35 AR near Aigejang village under Chakpikarong sub-division of Chandel District resulting in a gun fight between the two sides at about 11 am. The AR troops were patrolling on foot when suspected PREPAK-Pro cadres attacked them using sophisticated weapons including rocket bombs. The AR troops retaliated resulting in a gun fight. However, there is no report of any casualty. Incidentally, the area where the gun fight took place is just about 6 kilometres from Sajik Tampak once controlled by rebel groups.

An IED exploded near the post of 39th AR, at Behiang in Churachandpur District close to Indo-Myanmar border pillar no 56.

While the PREPAK-Pro claimed to have launched an offensive at the Behing village camp of 39 Assam Rifles on July 9 afternoon, an Assam Rifles release issued on July 10 said no such incident took place.

A team of SFs arrested two female cadres of PREPAK said a press statement of the SP, Imphal East. The release identified the two as Mayanglambam Victoria Devi alias Jamdupati and another Thounaojam Pep Devi (36). Three Chinese hand grenades were recovered, it said and added that during interrogation, it was revealed that more arms and ammunition were dumped at village Ishing Thenbi of Sagolmang and two carbines with magazine, one 9mm Piston with two magazine, nine rounds of 9mm Pistol, three Lathode shel, six Chinese hand grenades, six detonators and one live round DAC43W-II were recovered in a follow up operation, it added.

Suspected cadres of PREPAK-Pro attacked troops of 35 AR near Aigejang village under Chakpikarong sub-division of Chandel District resulting in a gun fight between the two sides at about 11 am. The AR troops were patrolling on foot when suspected PREPAK-Pro cadres attacked them using sophisticated weapons including rocket bombs. The AR troops retaliated resulting in a gun fight. However, there is no report of any casualty. Incidentally, the area where the gun fight took place is just about 6 kilometres from Sajik Tampak once controlled by rebel groups.

An IED exploded near the post of 39th AR, at Behiang in Churachandpur District close to Indo-Myanmar border pillar no 56.

While the PREPAK-Pro claimed to have launched an offensive at the Behing village camp of 39 Assam Rifles on July 9 afternoon, an Assam Rifles release issued on July 10 said no such incident took place.

During the operation, one Moirangthem Kalachand alias Biren (55), who identified himself as cadre of PREPAK-Pro was arrested from Bamon Leikai .

Acting on the disclosure of Kalachand, Imphal East commandos another cadre of the same outfit, identified as Khumukcham Bishwajit alias Nanao (48) was arrested from Bamon Leikai in Imphal East District.

The PREPAK-PRO has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack on the troopers of 9th Dogra Regiment at Kheljang village under Molcham police station of Chandel District on August 4. According to a press release issued by the outfit's 'senior publicity officer', Bobby Mangang, the attack was carried out by a special team of the outfit's Sajik Task Force (STF) and it inflicted critical injuries to three personnel of 9th Dogra Regiment.

The PREPAK has greeted all the indigenous people of the world threatened by colonial rules and malicious administrative policies on the occasion of the International Day of World's Indigenous People (August 9).

PREPAK-PRO triggered an explosion at the western gate of the Chief Minister Ibobi Singh's bungalow in Imphal. No casualty was reported.

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).

Three persons sustained injuries when a powerful bomb exploded on the first floor of the Route 39 Restaurant building at Mantripukhri in Imphal West District. One private security guard, a waiter and a salesman of the adjacent showroom sustained injuries in the explosion. All of them are said to be out of danger.

The PREPAK-Pro has claimed that the bomb attack at the restaurant on August 17 was carried out by its 'Cobra Task Force'. A press release issued by the outfit's 'department of publicity and propaganda', senior 'publicity officer' Boby Mangang alleged that wild and vulgar parties are organised on some selected days every week at the restaurant.

SFs arrested a cadre of the progressive faction of PREPAK-Pro, identified as Aheibam Dijen Singh (61), from Lilong Arapti Mayai Leikai in the Imphal East District at about 12:45am.

SFs arrested a PREEPAK-PRO cadre, Heishnam Bimol Singh (43) on the same day from Bamon Kampu Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District with a mobile phone along with two SIM cards.

One cadre belonging to PREPAK-Pro cadre identified as one Naoroibam Joyshankar alias Loyumba alias Bungochaalias John reportedly involved in triggering bomb blasts at the gate of the Chief Minister's bungalow on August 10 and inside Route 39 Restaurant at Mantripukhri on August 17, has been arrested by Imphal West commandos from Lilong Chajing Higher Secondary School. Two numbers of charged demolition (explosive cakes), two IED circuits, two packets of steel balls, four battery cells, three electronic detonators, three numbers of motorcycle signal lamps, five bulbs and a remote control device have been seized on his disclosure.

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.

According to a press release issued by Imphal West SP, a powerful IED was recovered at Sana-sam (O) Bijyenti Devi's disclosure from Nambul Mapal garbage dumping area opposite Yumnam Leikai Lairembi. Investigation revealed that the recovered IED to be used in attacking Security Forces and blast vital installation was handed over to her by one Sanasam Rabi Singh alias Lalpuba alias Suraj (31) of Pishum-thong Oinam Leikai of PREPAK-Pro who is absconding.Sana-sam was arrested following the arrest of Khoisnam Bijando Meitei alias Kaka (34).

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 combined team of Imphal West police commandos, arrested a cadre of PREPAK-Pro, identified as Khaitlet Haokip alias Khaiboi, while conducting a search operation at Sompiyang village in Senapati District.

A combined team of Imphal West Police commandos and troops of 10 AR arrested a cadre of PREPAK-Pro identified as Wahengbam Shantikumar alias Shantidas alias Nanao Singh from Phayeng Bazar near bus waiting shed in Imphal West District.

Imphal West Police Commandos arrested two PREPAK cadres, identified as, Huidrom Salam Thoisana alias Ibesana and Salam Diben Meitei alias Sanathoi alias Angamba alias Lalphaba from inside a tea hotel opposite to Manipur Standard English School, Kakwa Asem Leikai in Imphal West District.

A team of Imphal West District Police arrested one of the PREPAK-VC cadre allegedly involved in the serving of demand note on medical shops from MG Avenue of Thangal Bazar in Imphal West District.

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.

Greeting all the people of Kangleipak (Manipur), CorCom member parties, revolutionary groups of the region as well as the media fraternity, PREPAK 'Chairman' N Nongdrenkhomba has blamed India for launching population invasion upon Kangleipak. A statement issued by the Chairman on the occasion of the outfit's 36th raising day (October 9) alleged that the Government of India, through military occupation, has been subjugating the people of Kangleipak in all aspects of their life including sovereignty, politics, law, economy and socio-culture.

The 36th 'rising day' of the PREPAK was celebrated at its Central Headquarters, General Headquarters, Tactical headquarters, unit headquarters, transit camps and training centres.

According to a statement issued by 'Assistant Secretary, Publicity and Propaganda' of PREPAK, Leibak Ngakpa Luwang, PREPAK had pledged to carry on the revolutionary movement till the goal is achieved in conformity with the sentiment of the people with renewed dedication to the people and the movement.

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.

Welcoming the observance of World Food Day, which falls on October 16, the PREPAK-Pro expressed that the event is an opportunity for the people of Kangleipak (Manipur) to not only join the global fraternity to strive for food security but also realise that the people of Kangleipak were free from food-related problems.

Together with arms and ammunition, five cadres of PREPAK-Pro surrendered to the Thoubal SP.

Accusing the Government of India of repeatedly misleading the global fraternity despite claiming to be conforming to principles of the UN that right to life without subjugation should be upheld by every member Nation, the PREPAK has conveyed that commemoration of the UN Day, which falls on October 24, continues to embolden armed revolutionary groups to sustain the ongoing campaign for regaining independence.

SFs arrested an overground worker of PREPAK, identified as Zakeer Hussain from Moreh town in Chandel District on October 29.

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.

A team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested a PREPAK-Pro cadre, identified as Muhammad Abdul Wahid alias Sanathoi (26) from Khabeisoi near 7 Manipur Rifles (MR) Gate in Imphal East District. A mobile phone along with SIM card was recovered from him.

The NIA seized from a Bangalore businessman INR11.4 million in cash, allegedly belonging to two Manipur-based outlawed terrorist groups. According to investigators, the money belongs to the Manipur-based militant outfits PREPAK and the UPPK. During questioning, the agency learnt that PREPAK-UPPK has raised money through extortion and its self-styled general secretary N Shanti Meitei gave the money in cash to his childhood friend who is a real estate developer based in Bangalore. The NIA refused to share the name of the businessman and said that his statement has been recorded under Section 164 of CRPC

One PREPAK-Pro cadre, identified as Modarsim DS alias Naphal reportedly involved in the Pallel (Chandel District) IED blast of November 6 has been arrested by Thoubal commandos during a cordon and search operation at langol Khunou.

Maintaining that PREPAK-Pro has nothing with the Pallel bomb blast which claimed a civilian and injured some others, the outfit remarked that what the Thoubal commandos claimed through media about the blast was nothing but exposure of State excesses.

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.

Police arrested another accused identified as 'lance corporal' of PREPAK-Pro, Angrung DS alias Arun Maring alias Khununglakpa was arrested by Thoubal Police from Kuraopokpi.

Militant outfits, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-Pro and UNLF have denied their hands in the assassination of MPP vice-president Haobijam Manisana who was shot dead by some unidentified persons on November 13.

Expressing grave concern over the series of bomb blasts in recent times, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, speculated that subversive elements might be setting off bomb explosion out of frustration and to demonstrate their presence. He said, with insurgents unable to breach the tight security barricade in Imphal and greater Imphal areas or unable to engage Security Forces in encounters, disruptive elements might be carrying out the blasts for militant groups in the exterior locations just to create chaos in the society.

Citing arrest of PREPAK-Pro militants in connection with the Pallel (Chandel District) bomb blast case, he said interrogation of the arrested person is on to establish further proof about involvement of insurgent outfits in the blasts.

A combined team of Thoubal commandos and 15 AR arrested a cadre of Progressive faction of PREPAK -Pro, Mohammad Amjad Khan alias Amu alias Amuba (25), while conducting a search operation at Wangjing Bazar in Thoubal District.

PREPAK expressed deep concern over the raising rate of violence against women. Endorsing the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women which falls on November 25, the outfit asserted that violence against women not only denies social justice but also poses a regressive threat to the human civilization.

PREPAK 'publicity and propaganda, publicity officer' Sanju Oinam claimed that it no connection whatsoever with Ningthoujam Mani (25), who was reportedly apprehended during a search operation by a combined team of Thoubal commandos and 15 AR, from Kakching Irum Mapal.

Imphal West District commandos arrested an active member of PREPAK, Thongbam Somendro alias Yambung (43), from his house.

SFs arrested four PREPAK cadres and one PREPAK-PRO cadre in three separate operations in Moreh, Chandel District. Two PREPAK cadres were apprehended from Moreh Town and they were identified as 'Captain' Laishram Sanjeeva Singh and SS Sgt Konjengbam Sanamacha Meitei. The other two PREPAK cadres were arrested from Dalpatti, Ward No 2, Moreh and they have been identified as Kangabam Roshan Singh alias Pebaton and Nameirakpam Ranjit Meitei alias Loya. One Beretta pistol loaded with 3 live rounds and one revolver loaded with 03 live rounds were recovered from the arrestees. The PREPAK-PRO cadre was apprehended from Pangal Basti, Ward No 5, Moreh and he has been identified as Sandeep alias Lanthaba.

Alongside several underground organisations that have already been declared as the Unlawful organizations, the Union Home Ministry has declared CorCom (conglomerate of six valley-based outfits) and the MPLF along with all their factions, wings and front organisations as 'Unlawful Associations' under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. This was stated by the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde during his monthly Press Conference held on December 10. The Home Minister said that the underground groups, including CorCom were declared Unlawful Association on November 13, 2013.

Bihar Police arrested two suspected Manipuri militants from a bus stand in Patna, which led to the seizure of grenades from their hideouts in their home State, Manipur. The two suspected cadres of the progressive faction of PREPAK-Pro were waiting for a bus at the Mithapur stand, when Police, acting on a tip-off, arrested them, Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said.

Based on specific intelligence regarding desertion of PREPAK-Pro cadres from New Senam Camp (Myanmar) and their likely through Indo- Myanmar International Border, ambushes were laid in the intervening nights of December 15 and16 by troops of Red Shield Division which led to arrests of five PREPAK-Pro militants including three females cadres of Senam Camp in combat fatigue in the area of Border Pillar 45 of International Border. The cadres have been identified as H Sagar (M), Sapam Nanao alias Tomthin Nganba, N Sangeeta alias Chumthang Leima, Deephea alias Irom and Khijal alias Mataroi. Two Pistols with six live rounds were recovered from their possession.

One unidentified youth left a hand grenade at MANIDCO's in-charge, Haobijam Manojkumar's house at Sagolband Meino Leirak. The grenade was later recovered by a team from Imphal Police Station. According to Manojkumar, there was no monetary demand from any quarter at the individual level even though there may be such cases at the official level. Nonetheless, he had received a text message "Be careful to avoid casualty) through mobile phone from one individual who identified himself as an activist of PREPAK-Pro on December 23.

SFs arrested two PREPAK cadres from Takyel Khongbal area in Imphal West District. However, Police have not been divulging their details. A similar search operation was also conducted at Nagamapal area but there was no report of any arrest.