Imphal, Aug. 11 -- Over 650 cadres from various proscribed militant outfits have been arrested, and approximately 3,134 weapons of different types have been recovered since Manipur was placed under President's Rule (PR), officials reported on Monday.

The Manipur Legislative Assembly has been placed under suspended animation since the imposition of President's Rule on February 13, 2025. The central government has extended PR in Manipur until February 13, 2026, owing to the prevailing law and order situation in this volatile border state, officials said.

In the first six months of PR, security forces-including Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Assam Rifles, ITBP, and the Indian Army-arrested approximately 665 cadres bel...