Two cadres of proscribed outfit held in Manipur
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Security forces arrested two members of the proscribed People's Liberation Army in Manipur for alleged extortion and recovered improvised mortars in Tengnoupal district.
Background
Two members of the People's Liberation Army were arrested in Imphal West district. Security forces also recovered improvised mortars and communication devices in Tengnoupal district during ongoing search operations.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPeople's Liberation Army is a proscribed outfit in Manipur.
- PlaceImphal West and Tengnoupal are districts in Manipur.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by security forces in maintaining internal security and curbing insurgent activities in the Northeast region of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Intelligence gap: Difficulty in tracking clandestine communication devices and improvised weaponry in dense terrain
- Humanitarian crisis: Managing large-scale displacement and rehabilitation of victims of ethnic violence
Keywords: Internal Security · Insurgency · Counter-terrorism · Extortion · Ethnic Violence
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