A joint security operation at a designated SoO camp led to the arrest of 17 people allegedly using false identities linked to the KNA and KLA. Manipur Police are investigating possible violations of SoO ground rules and the alleged involvement of camp functionaries.
By PC Bureau | October 25, 2026
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited Sinai Camp in Kangpokpi district on Sunday, following a security operation that exposed alleged impersonation of cadres covered under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. Seventeen people were arrested after security forces took control of the designated camp and reportedly recovered 24 firearms, ammunition, explosives and communication equipment.
The chief minister visited the facility at Khongbal Kuki village, interacted with security personnel deployed there and commended their efforts. MLA Thokchom Radheshyam Singh accompanied him.
According to Manipur Police, the operation was conducted by a joint team comprising the Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the CoBRA unit and other security personnel. Sinai Camp is a designated SoO facility associated with the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and its armed wings, the Kuki National Army (KNA) and the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA).
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Security forces cordoned off the premises and detained 18 people for verification. During the screening, 17 were allegedly found using false identities to pose as registered SoO cadres. Eight reportedly claimed affiliation with the KNA, while nine claimed links to the KLA. All 17 were arrested on Saturday.
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#WATCH | Imphal, Manipur: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and MLA Thokchom Radheshyam Singh visited the Sinai Camp which was seized by the combined securiry forces, where 189 Bn CRPF had taken over the camp and deployed today.
The CM interacted with the securiry forces and appreciated their work and encourage them.
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2026
The operation led to the recovery of 24 firearms, 38 magazines, a large quantity of ammunition, explosives, wireless communication equipment and other combat-related materials, police said.
An FIR has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act and the Explosive Substances Act.
The arrested individuals have been remanded to eight days of police custody, until October 31. Their medical examinations have been completed, according to the information provided by the police.
Investigators are now examining how the alleged impersonation took place, whether any camp functionaries were involved and whether the possession of weapons and other materials breached the rules governing designated SoO facilities.
The investigation is also expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the presence of the 17 individuals at the camp and determine whether any further action is warranted over possible violations of the SoO ground rules. The allegations remain under investigation, and the accused have not been convicted of any offence.
