42 KCP (PWG) Cadres Surrender Before Manipur Chief Minister, Hand Over 28 Weapons and Explosives

PTI, July 21, 2026, Imphal : Forty-two militants of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) surrendered before security forces in Manipur on Tuesday, police said.

Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh was present at the "homecoming ceremony", jointly organised by the state Home Department and the Inspector General, Assam Rifles (South), at its headquarters in Imphal's Mantripukhri.

Police said the surrendered militants handed over 28 weapons, including AK-series rifles, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), pistols and other war-like stores comprising grenades, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), detonators, ammunition and wireless sets.

The surrendered cadres will be rehabilitated under the Centre's Revised Scheme for Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation of Militants in the North East States, 2018, police said.

KalimNews, 22 July 2026, Imphal: In a significant development aimed at strengthening peace and stability in Manipur, 42 cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) [KCP (PWG)] formally surrendered and laid down their arms during a Homecoming Ceremony held on 21 July 2026 at the Headquarters of the Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), Mantripukhri, Imphal.

The surrender ceremony took place in the presence of Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, marking another step in ongoing efforts to encourage insurgents to return to the mainstream.

During the event, the surrendered cadres handed over 28 weapons, including AK-series rifles, rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launchers, pistols, and other war-like stores. Security forces also recovered a substantial quantity of explosives and military equipment, including hand grenades, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), detonators, ammunition, and wireless communication sets.

According to Manipur Police, the surrendered cadres will be rehabilitated under the Government of India's Revised Scheme for Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation of Militants in the North East States, 2018. The scheme is designed to facilitate the reintegration of former militants into society through financial assistance, vocational training, and other rehabilitation measures.

Officials stated that the surrender reflects the continued success of coordinated security operations and confidence-building initiatives aimed at restoring lasting peace in the region.

Manipur Police further said that joint operations by the Manipur Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Assam Rifles (AR), and the Indian Army will continue to prevent insurgent activities and encourage more militants to join the peace process.

The authorities reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order while supporting the rehabilitation of those who choose to renounce violence and return to normal civilian life.