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{{infobox war faction | {{infobox war faction | ||
|name= People's Liberation Army of Manipur | | name = People's Liberation Army of Manipur | ||
|native_name= | | native_name = | ||
|native_name_lang= | | native_name_lang = | ||
|image= [[File:Bandera FPRM Manipur.png|200px]] | | image = [[File:Bandera FPRM Manipur.png|200px]] | ||
|caption=Flag of the People's Liberation Army of Manipur | | caption = Flag of the People's Liberation Army of Manipur | ||
|active= 25 September 1978 – ''Present'' | | active = 25 September 1978 – ''Present'' | ||
|ideology= [[Communism]]<br>[[Mao Zedong Thought]]<br>[[Separatism]] | | ideology = [[Communism]]<br>[[Mao Zedong Thought]]<br>[[Separatism]] | ||
|leaders= | | leaders = | ||
|clans= | | clans = | ||
|headquarters= [[Manipur]] | | headquarters = [[Manipur]] | ||
|area= [[Northeast India]] | | area = [[Northeast India]] | ||
|size= | | size = | ||
|predecessor= | | predecessor = | ||
|motives=Establish an independent state of [[Manipur]] | | motives = Establish an independent state of [[Manipur]] | ||
|successor= | | successor = | ||
|allies= | | allies = | ||
|opponents= {{flag|India}} (PLA is | | opponents = {{flag|India}} (PLA is designated as a terrorist organisation by the [[Government of India]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nia.gov.in/banned_org.aspx |title=Banned Terrorist Organisations |publisher=National Investigation Agency (NIA) |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110115355/http://www.nia.gov.in/banned_org.aspx |archivedate=10 January 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>) | ||
|battles=[[Insurgency in Northeast India]]<br>[[Naxalite-Maoist insurgency]] | | battles = [[Insurgency in Northeast India]]<br>[[Naxalite-Maoist insurgency]] | ||
|url= | | url = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''People's Liberation Army of Manipur''', often shortened to just '''People's Liberation Army''' ('''PLA-MP''' or '''PLAM'''), founded by N. Bisheshwar Singh on 25 September 1978, is a separatist armed | The '''People's Liberation Army of Manipur''', often shortened to just '''People's Liberation Army''' ('''PLA-MP''' or '''PLAM'''), founded by N. Bisheshwar Singh on 25 September 1978, is a separatist armed terrorist group fighting for a separate independent socialist state of [[Manipur]], a state in northeastern [[India]]. Though it claims to fight for the entire state, the [[Naga Rajputs|Nagas]], [[Kukis]] and the tribals in the state are not part of the group. The cadres are drawn from the [[Meitei people]] and the [[Pangal people]]. | ||
Since its founding, it has been waging | Since its founding, it has been waging [[guerrilla warfare]] as part of the [[Insurgency in Manipur]] against the [[Indian Armed Forces]], and has targeted the [[Indian Army]], [[Indian Paramilitary Forces]] and the [[State Police#India|State Police Force]]. However, during the late nineties, it declared a unilateral decision not to target the [[Manipur Police]]. | ||
The death of some top leaders in combat (like President Thoudam Kunjabehari in 1982), and the arrest of others (like N. Bisheshwar, arrested in 1981) decreased its military activity in the eighties. In 1989, a political wing called the [[Revolutionary People's Front]] (RPF) was formed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=People’s Liberation Army: Incidents and Statements involving People’s Liberation Army: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2000-2012 |publisher=South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) |url=https://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/manipur/terrorist_outfits/pla.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121181158/https://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/manipur/terrorist_outfits/pla.htm |archive-date=21 January 2018 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The RPF formed a government in exile in Bangladesh, led by Irengbam Chaoren, and began a restructuring of the organisation. The Organisation become very active. Its operation was divided into four sections: Sadar Valley West Hill areas of Manipur, Sadar Hill areas in the east Valley, Hill areas of Manipur and Imphal valley, each with a commander, and other ranks. | The death of some top leaders in combat (like President Thoudam Kunjabehari in 1982), and the arrest of others (like N. Bisheshwar, arrested in 1981) decreased its military activity in the eighties. In 1989, a political wing called the [[Revolutionary People's Front]] (RPF) was formed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=People’s Liberation Army: Incidents and Statements involving People’s Liberation Army: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2000-2012 |publisher=South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) |url=https://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/manipur/terrorist_outfits/pla.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121181158/https://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/manipur/terrorist_outfits/pla.htm |archive-date=21 January 2018 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The RPF formed a government in exile in Bangladesh, led by Irengbam Chaoren, and began a restructuring of the organisation. The Organisation become very active. Its operation was divided into four sections: Sadar Valley West Hill areas of Manipur, Sadar Hill areas in the east Valley, Hill areas of Manipur and Imphal valley, each with a commander, and other ranks. | ||
The organisation has an estimated strength of some | The organisation has an estimated strength of some 3 800 as of 2008. | ||
PLA-MP is also a member of the [[Manipur Peoples Liberation Front]], an umbrella | PLA-MP is also a member of the [[Manipur Peoples Liberation Front]], an umbrella organization of several Manipur separatist groups; namely, the [[United National Liberation Front|UNLF]] and [[PREPAK]]. | ||
On 29 July 2020 three Assam Rifles | On 29 July 2020, three ''[[jawans]]'' in the [[Assam Rifles]] were killed and six injured in an ambush in Manipur's Chandel district near the Indo-Myanmar border. | ||
== Flag == | == Flag == | ||
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[[Category:Political parties in Manipur]] | [[Category:Political parties in Manipur]] | ||
[[Category:Political parties established in 1978]] | [[Category:Political parties established in 1978]] | ||
[[Category:Organizations designated as terrorist | [[Category:Organizations based in Asia designated as terrorist]] | ||
[[Category:Separatism in India]] | [[Category:Separatism in India]] | ||
[[Category:Guerrilla organizations]] | [[Category:Guerrilla organizations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:55, 21 October 2022
The People's Liberation Army of Manipur, often shortened to just People's Liberation Army (PLA-MP or PLAM), founded by N. Bisheshwar Singh on 25 September 1978, is a separatist armed terrorist group fighting for a separate independent socialist state of Manipur, a state in northeastern India. Though it claims to fight for the entire state, the Nagas, Kukis and the tribals in the state are not part of the group. The cadres are drawn from the Meitei people and the Pangal people.
| People's Liberation Army of Manipur | |
|---|---|
 Flag of the People's Liberation Army of Manipur | |
| Dates of operation | 25 September 1978 – Present |
| Motives | Establish an independent state of Manipur |
| Headquarters | Manipur |
| Active regions | Northeast India |
| Ideology | Communism Mao Zedong Thought Separatism |
| Opponents |  India (PLA is designated as a terrorist organisation by the Government of India[1]) |
| Battles and wars | Insurgency in Northeast India Naxalite-Maoist insurgency |
Since its founding, it has been waging guerrilla warfare as part of the Insurgency in Manipur against the Indian Armed Forces, and has targeted the Indian Army, Indian Paramilitary Forces and the State Police Force. However, during the late nineties, it declared a unilateral decision not to target the Manipur Police.
The death of some top leaders in combat (like President Thoudam Kunjabehari in 1982), and the arrest of others (like N. Bisheshwar, arrested in 1981) decreased its military activity in the eighties. In 1989, a political wing called the Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) was formed.[2] The RPF formed a government in exile in Bangladesh, led by Irengbam Chaoren, and began a restructuring of the organisation. The Organisation become very active. Its operation was divided into four sections: Sadar Valley West Hill areas of Manipur, Sadar Hill areas in the east Valley, Hill areas of Manipur and Imphal valley, each with a commander, and other ranks.
The organisation has an estimated strength of some 3 800 as of 2008.
PLA-MP is also a member of the Manipur Peoples Liberation Front, an umbrella organization of several Manipur separatist groups; namely, the UNLF and PREPAK. On 29 July 2020, three jawans in the Assam Rifles were killed and six injured in an ambush in Manipur's Chandel district near the Indo-Myanmar border.
FlagEdit
Their flag is red with the emblem on the centre.
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Banned Terrorist Organisations". National Investigation Agency (NIA). Archived from the original on 10 January 2016.
- ↑ "People's Liberation Army: Incidents and Statements involving People's Liberation Army: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2000-2012". South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP). Archived from the original on 21 January 2018.