The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has moved decisively against the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), filing charges against three key operatives involved in a brutal attack on Assam Rifles in Manipur. Last September’s incident not only martyred two brave jawans but also highlighted the insurgent group’s audacious bid to challenge state authority.
Presented before the Imphal NIA court, the extensive chargesheet details violations under BNS, Arms Act, anti-damage to public property laws, explosives regulations, and UAPA. Identified as Thongram Sadananda Singh (aliases Ngachik, Pukpa), Khundongbam Ogi Meitei (Keilal), and Irengbam Jugindra Meitei (Jugin), the trio hails from Manipur and is already in custody.
On that fateful day in Bishnupur’s Nambol Sabl Leikai, PLA cadres assembled with illegal arms and IEDs, ambushing the 33 Assam Rifles convoy. The ferocious strike wrecked the vehicle, leaving two dead and five wounded in critical condition.
NIA’s thorough probe, assumed in November 2024, exposed the attack as a calculated move in PLA’s war against India, intended to instill fear and chaos. Documents and witness accounts paint a picture of meticulous preparation by the militants.
As Manipur battles multiple security challenges, this legal action signals the government’s resolve. Analysts predict it could lead to more arrests, weakening PLA’s operational capabilities. The case promises intense courtroom battles, with national security implications hanging in the balance.