Imphal, July 23, 2014: Home Minister Gaikhangam reported that a total of 2,432 militants have been arrested by state forces, along with the seizure of ₹61,86,723 from April 1, 2012, to July 18, 2014. This was revealed today during a question-and-answer session in the Budget session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.
In response to MLA L. Ibomcha’s inquiry about the number of militants arrested during this period, Gaikhangam detailed the statistics. From April 1 to December 31, 2012, 919 underground (UG) cadres were arrested, along with 11 from other states, resulting in the confiscation of ₹43,64,850. In 2013, another 904 UG cadres were arrested, including one from outside the state, with ₹12,99,548 seized. So far this year, 592 UG cadres have been apprehended, along with five from other states, and ₹5,22,325 has been confiscated.
Gaikhangam noted that 1,154 UG cadres are currently in judicial custody, while eight are in police custody. A total of 1,270 UG cadres have been released on bail, contributing ₹11,05,100 to the state, with ₹50,81,623 held in police custody pending investigation. He emphasized that charge sheets for all UG cadres are being prepared by the home department.
Addressing another query from MLA Ibomcha, Gaikhangam disclosed that 237 vehicle lifters have been arrested, with no pickpockets identified. Among the arrested, ten personnel—four from the IRB, three from the VDF, and three police officers—have been implicated, and appropriate disciplinary actions have been initiated.
Gaikhangam provided a year-wise breakdown of vehicle theft cases. From April 1 to December 31, 2012, 116 vehicle lifters were arrested, including one IRB and three VDF personnel. In 2013, 83 vehicle lifters were apprehended, with three IRB personnel and one police officer involved. This year, 38 vehicle lifters have been arrested, with two police personnel implicated. He stated that immediate action has been taken against personnel not on regular duty, while those in regular service are undergoing departmental inquiries.
To date, 109 vehicles have been returned to their owners, but no financial reimbursements have been made. Additionally, 21 vehicles are still pending return pending verification. Gaikhangam confirmed that 193 lifters are in judicial custody, while 44 individuals have been released on bail. One charge sheet has been filed, with ongoing investigations and final reports being expedited. Personnel involved in these cases have been suspended, and one VDF member has been terminated, Gaikhangam added.
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