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Indian security forces launched a heliborne operation in Churachandpur district, Manipur, on January 16, 2026, targeting suspected hideouts of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA). This operation, involving Para Special Forces and Assam Rifles, aims to disrupt UKNA activities amidst ongoing violence in the region, which has resulted in over 260 deaths since May 2023. The outcome of the operation remains undisclosed, with further actions expected to prevent militants from escaping to Myanmar.