Security forces carry out search operation in Manipur to trace those held hostage by armed groups
Security forces are actively searching for individuals held hostage by armed groups in the Kangpokpi district of Manipur. The operations involve the use of sniffer dogs and are focused on several villages in the area. Over 38 people were abducted, with 31 already released, while community leaders are seeking the return of the remaining captives.
- ▪Security forces are conducting search operations in Kangpokpi district.
- ▪More than 38 people were abducted by armed groups on May 13.
- ▪Thirty-one hostages have already been released, while efforts continue to locate the remaining individuals.
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Security forces have been conducting search operations in the interior hill terrains of the Kangpokpi district in search of people still held hostage by armed groups, police said on Wednesday (May 20, 2026).Sniffer dogs have also been deployed for the operation, an official said."Combing and search operations are being continued by security forces to rescue the missing persons in the hill ranges surrounding Leilon Vaiphei, Songtun, Khunkho and P. Molding villages of Kangpokpi district," police said in a statement.
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