NIA arrests one
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 25 2025:
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Imphal Branch arrested a suspected Kuki militant in connection with the ongoing conflict in Manipur which erupted on May 3, 2023 .
Sources said, the suspected Kuki militant arrested by the NIA has been identified as Samuel Thongcianhao Vaiphei of L Lumlui village, Kangpokpi district.
He was arrested by NIA Imphal Branch a few days back in connection with a case it re-registered as per the direction of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
While the exact detail of the case has not been ascertained, sources said the Samuel Vaiphei was produced before a Court yesterday and has been taken into custody by the NIA for further investigation.