Security forces in Manipur have intensified operations against the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) following the ambush of an Assam Rifles convoy that resulted in the deaths of two soldiers. The arrests of 15 individuals, including key suspects, have raised concerns about the PLA’s potential political backing and the implications for President’s Rule in the region. Authorities fear that a resurgence of banned insurgent outfits could destabilize the fragile peace achieved in the aftermath of severe ethnic violence. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges in Manipur, where longstanding ethnic tensions continue to be exploited by insurgent groups, threatening security and governance in the area.