Manipur Police arrested 15 members of various insurgent groups during several raids across the state on March 8 and 9, according to an official statement from the police.

"During the last 24 hours, the situation in the state was tense but under control. Search operations and area domination were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley Districts," said the statement. In Gandhi Avenue, Thangal Bazar under City-PS, Imphal West District, five activeNational Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) organisation cadres were arrested by Manipur Police on March 9. They are Keisham Robertson Meitei @ Nanao ( 29), Moirangthem Tanu Devi @ Chinglembi @ Ichanthoi (21), Nameirakpam Rashini Devi @ Thoibi @ Mangaleima (25), Meikam Ichan Chanu (32), and Laishram Menaka Chanu @ Lanchenbl (27). They were engaged in the shipment of weapons and ammunition as well as extortion. Five cell phones, one ID card, and one two-wheeler were discovered in their possession.

"On March 9, Manipur Police arrested one active cadre of NRFM organisation from Golapati Masjid Achouba Awang Leirak under Porompat-PS, Imphal East District identified as Laiphrakpam Soniya Devi @ Tombi @ Lamjingbi (24). She was involved in extortion from general public, private firms, govt. officials etc. A mobile phone and a wallet with a sum of Rs 1,07,260 were recovered from their possession," read the statement from Manipur Police.  On March 9, Manipur Police arrested two active members of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK (Pro) from Khongman Nandeibam Leikai, under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East District. The arrested individuals are Chirom Rostam Meitei, also known as Chiromba (25), and Heikrujam Arvind Singh, also known as Micheal or Heiroiba (32). They were involved in extorting money from the general public, private companies, and government officials. Police also recovered two mobile phones from them.

"On March 9, Manipur Police arrested three active cadres of PREPAK (Pro) from Heinoupok near Ima Medhapati School, Imphal West District namely, Laishram Boboi Meitei @ Boishemba (28), Palujam Babu Singh @ Luthumba (25) and Yumnam Athoibi Chanu. They were involved in extortion from the general public, private firms, govt. officials etc. From their possession, three mobile phones items were recovered," Manipur Police said in the statement. Manipur Police detained Sorokhaibam Inaoton Singh, 38, of RIMS Main Gate, Lamphel, on March 9 along with a cell phone. Singh is an active member of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) (PWG). In the vicinity of Imphal, he engaged in extortion from public servants and members of the public. "On March 9, Manipur Police arrested an active member of KCP (PWG), one Shandham Romen Singh (39), along with incriminating eleven demand letters from Samurou, Imphal West district," Manipur Police said in the statement.

On March 9, Manipur Police arrested three active members of the UPPK from Langol Type-II in Imphal West. The arrested individuals are Ngangbam Nishan Meitei (24), Ashangbam Manikanta Singh (37), and Sorokhaibam Nganthoi Singh (23). They were involved in illegally conducting trials and extorting money from the public through their tribunal. During the arrest, the police recovered two four-wheelers, three mobile phones, and other miscellaneous items from them. "On March 8, security forces apprehended one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre identified as Mohen Takhellambam @Renyai (29) from Gate no 2 near BP 79 under Moreh-PS, Tengnoupal District," Manipur Police said in the statement. Manipur Police stated that vehicles carrying essential goods are moving smoothly along NH-2. To ensure their safe passage, strict security measures have been put in place at vulnerable spots, and security convoys are deployed in sensitive areas.

"A total of 109 checkpoints were installed in different Districts of Manipur, both in the hill and the valley and no one was detained by Police in connection with violations in different Districts of the State," Manipur Police said in the statement. The police have urged people not to believe in rumors and to stay alert about fake videos and social media posts. They have also asked everyone to return any looted weapons, ammunition, or explosives to the police or the nearest security forces immediately. "Appeal is made to general public not to believe in rumour and be aware of false videos. Any circulations of unfounded videos etc. may be confirmed from the rumour free number 9233522822 of Central Control room. Also, there are many fake posts being circulated in social media. It is hereby cautioned that uploading of such fake post in social media will face legal action. Further, appeal is made to public to return the looted arms, ammunition and explosives to the police or nearest security forces immediately," Manipur Police said.

On February 13, the central government imposed President's Rule in Manipur based on a report from the state governor. According to the official announcement published in the Gazette of India by the Union Home Ministry, the powers of the Manipur Legislative Assembly will now be handled by Parliament. This means the state government's authority has been put on hold. The violence in Manipur began on May 3 last year after a rally organised by the All Tribal Students Union (ATSU). The rally was held to oppose the demand for granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Meitei community.