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Manipur Police Crack Down on Kuki Militant Groups Following Youth Killing

Arjun PatelSource: hindustantimes.com
Updated 2d ago
Manipur Police Crack Down on Kuki Militant Groups Following Youth Killing
Manipur Police Crack Down on Kuki Militant Groups Following Youth KillingSource: hindustantimes.com
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Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam announced that 18 Kuki militant cadres were being investigated after being found at a designated camp, with 17 set to be formally arrested. The killing of three Meitei youths in Imphal East has led to a crackdown, with security forces searching for those involved. The state government has vowed to take action against any new recruitment by groups previously covered under the Suspension of Operations pact.

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