IMPHAL, Feb 19: Security forces arrested at least two militant cadres from separate counter insurgency operation launched in various part of the State.
In the first incident, a combined team comprising of Imphal West Commandos, 39 AR and 42 AR arrested one activist of the proscribed PLA today at around 7:30 am from Makhan village under Senapati district, said a statement issued by the SSP, Imphal West, L. Kailun.
It identified the individual as one Longjam Arun alias Arunkumar, 33, s/o L. Ibochouba Singh of Yairipok Nongpok Lourembam Mayai Leikai at present staying at Awang Sekmai Kaojengleima. He was arrested from the residence of one Maremmai Mathufulbou alias Michel, 20, s/o M. Katajinang alias Tajing, of Makhan Village.
On spot verification the arrested individual disclosed that he joined the outfit in the year, 2010 and currently working in finance section under the command of one Prem. A 9mm pistol along with magazine having two live ammunitions and cash rupees 52,000 were recovered from his possession, said the statement.
In another incident, discovering the presence of UG cadres in general area Sagolmang, troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one cadre of the proscribed KYKL around 10.30 am of February 18, said a statement release by the PRO IGAR (S).
The individual is identified as No.313, Batch No.18 Yumkhaibom Oshinto Singh alias Dollar, 21yrs, s/o Yumkhaiben Chauba Singh of Uyumpok Maning Leikai, P.O- Pangel, Imphal East and was handed over to Lamlai Police station, it said.
