Three militants held for 'involvement' in bomb explosion in Manipur

Why in news

Manipur police arrested three members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) for their alleged involvement in a bomb explosion in Imphal West district.

Background

Three militants were apprehended in Imphal East and West districts carrying a pistol and ammunition. The explosion occurred on February 7th in the Imphal West district of Manipur.

Facts for Prelims

• FactKangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) is a banned organization in Manipur.
• PlaceThe bomb explosion occurred in the Imphal West district of Manipur.
• FactSecurity forces have been conducting search operations in Manipur since May 2023.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in maintaining internal security and communal harmony in Manipur amidst ongoing ethnic violence and insurgentactivities.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Intelligence gap: Difficulty in tracking banned militant groups operating within ethnically polarized zones
• Security-Development trade-off: Balancing intensive search operations with the restoration of normalcy for local residents

Keywords: internal security · insurgency · ethnic violence · law and order · counter-terrorism

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