The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in a coordinated operation with the Manipur police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), apprehended 10 individuals on Friday in connection with multiple cases of ethnic violence in the northeastern state.
Joint Search Operations Across Seven Districts
The arrests were made following joint multi-location search operations conducted across seven districts of Manipur: Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Chandel, and Pherzawl. These operations targeted individuals allegedly involved in the violent unrest that has plagued the region.
Key Roles in Violence Uncovered
Investigations into several cases have revealed that the accused played active roles in various incidents of violence during the period of ethnic unrest. Their alleged activities include attacks on security forces, looting of arms and ammunition, and bank robberies. The NIA, along with state police and CRPF, conducted the operations based on extensive intelligence, technical surveillance, and field investigations.
The focus of these operations was to identify and prosecute individuals from all communities involved in criminal and terrorist activities in the state. The arrests are expected to yield crucial information regarding the planning, execution, and support networks behind the violent incidents.
Linkages Under Scrutiny
The agency is also examining possible connections between the various incidents, as well as the individuals and groups involved in the conspiracy, according to sources familiar with the investigation. The NIA continues to probe the broader network behind the ethnic violence.
