On February 18, security agencies in Manipur voiced concerns over the escalating violence in Manipur perpetrated by the United National Liberation Front-Pambei faction (UNLF-P) despite the armed group signing a ceasefire agreement with the Union government on November 29, 2023, reports India TodayNE.They said that based on the ground reports, security agencies have observed that UNLF-P cadres have been engaging in violent activities against both security forces (SFs) and the general public.The officials said the cadres were involved in looting arms and ammunition from the 5th India Reserve Battalion (IRB) at Chingarel in Manipur East on February 13. Officials said the group has failed to disclose the number of its cadres who were supposed to be kept in a secure area, and they have not surrendered their weapons either.