IMPHAL, May 5: Troops of 27 Sector under Red Shield Division apprehended two Zomi Revolutionary Front (ZRF) cadres on May 2, said a press release of the PIB (Defence Wing).
Based on intelligence from sources regarding the presence of ZRF cadres in the general area of Bungmel village, Churachandpur district, an operation was launched by 46 Assam Rifles under 27 Sector/Red Shield Division, it said adding that the columns apprehended one ZRF cadre Rig Valte alias Rigsong (30), son of (L) Ginzalian Valte, resident of Elim Veng New Lamka, Churachandpur district.
Based on a quick on-spot interrogation of the cadre, a joint operation was launched which led to apprehension of another ZRF cadre Khamkhanlun alias Femendo (38), son of Kamzachin, New Lamka, it said and added that both apprehended individuals were later handed over to Imphal West Police Station.