IMPHAL, Nov 28: The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has warned tax collectors of rival groups and informers operating in their area, to halt their activities immediately or else face dire consequences.
A statement issued by the A. Dangmei, Information and Publicity Secretary Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), revealed that on November 25, it apprehended one Robinson, an NSCN-IM cadre, of Khumji/Lukhambi village while indulging in tax collection at Noney (Longmai) Area.
On humanitarian ground being a Zeliangrong Inpui community, the outfit let him off with mere warning rather than any harsh action, it said.
It said that the ZUF will show him no mercy if he is caught repeating the same act in future.
It further warned the general public to keep their distance from Robinson and his associates, to avert any unwanted consequences.
Meanwhile, the outfit also claimed to have apprehended an army informer identified as one D. Magangmei wife of Maheising Dangmei from Gaidimjang Village, Khoupum Sub-Division, Tamenglong district on November, 26.
It said that during the course of interrogation, she confessed to have been working as an informer along with some of friends for the past few months. In exchange for her service, she essential items for daily used from the army.
Magangmei was warned she would be awarded stern penalty if she continues her anti-party activities.
Subsequently, Magangmei`™s associates will also be summoned for explanation at the earliest adding that if found guilty appropriate action will be taken against them, further added the statement.