Security forces arrested a member of the National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) on January 21 in Moreh, a sensitive border town located in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district. The individual, identified as 28-year-old Waikhom Athoi, also known as Sidaba, was apprehended in Pangal Basti, close to Border Pillar No. 79. His arrest followed specific intelligence inputs and took place under the jurisdiction of Moreh Police Station.
During the operation, security personnel recovered a stash of arms and ammunition from Athoi. This incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by armed insurgent groups in the border region. The items seized from him included a 9 mm pistol, two magazines, 30 rounds of live 9 mm ammunition stored in an ammunition pouch, a mobile phone with a SIM card, a wristwatch, and a flashlight.
Security officials are currently conducting further investigations to understand Athoi’s network, his role within the insurgency, and any potential cross-border connections.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/active-nrfm-cadre-arrested-near-indo-myanmar-border-arms-and-ammunition-seized-1335785-2026-01-24?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-01-24 08:25:00
