The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in a coordinated operation with the Manipur police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), arrested 10 people on Friday (June 19, 2026) for involvement in ethnic violence in the State.

“The accused were arrested during searches conducted at multiple locations in the districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Chandel, and Pherzawl in Manipur,” the agency said.

According to the NIA, investigations revealed that the accused had played active roles in various incidents of violence during the ethnic unrest in Manipur, including attacks on security forces, looting of arms, and bank robberies.

“The NIA expects the arrests to yield significant information about the planning, execution, and support networks involved in the violence. The agency is also examining possible linkages between various incidents, as well as the individuals and groups involved in the conspiracy,” it said.

The agency termed the operation “a major step towards supporting the government’s efforts to restore peace, security, and normalcy in the State while bringing the perpetrators of the violence to justice”.

The unrest in Manipur began in May 2023 and since then over 270 people have been killed and more than 62,000 have been displaced across the State.