Suspected PREPAK-PRO Cadre Arrested in Wangkhei Ayangpali During Cordon and Search Operation

Imphal, May 16, 2025:

In a significant operation against insurgent activities, a team of the Special Commando Unit under the command of Subedar L. Bebekananda Singh, Officer-in-Charge of the Special Commando Unit, Khabeisoi, conducted a cordon and search operation in the Wangkhei Ayangpali area around 5:00 pm today. The operation was launched following an input received from 4 Assam Rifles regarding the presence of suspected underground (UG) cadres in the locality.

The operation was carried out under the supervision of Dr. S. Ibomcha Singh, MPS, Commanding Officer of the 6th IRB and In-Charge of the Special Commando Unit. During the operation, at around 5:30 pm, one individual was detained for verification from the residence of one Oinam Milan Singh.

Upon verification, the detainee identified himself as Oinam Milan Singh (53), son of Late O. Kokngang Singh of Wangkhei Hijam Leirak. He reportedly confessed to being a Project Officer of the proscribed outfit PREPAK-PRO and claimed to be working under one self-styled (s/s) Lamtakpa of the same group. According to the police, he has been involved in extortion and issuing threats to government offices and civilians to raise funds for the insurgent group.

Further inquiries revealed that the individual had been previously arrested in 2007 by City Police Station, in 2021 by Lamlai Police Station, and again in 2024 by CDO-IW.

Items seized from his possession include two mobile phones (iPhone 13 and iPhone 7), a small amount of cash (Rs. 200 and Rs. 100 x 2), and a sky blue A-Star car bearing registration number MN07D-0574.

The individual was formally arrested at 6:30 pm after completing all legal formalities. He, along with the seized items, has been handed over to Porompat Police Station for further legal action.