Imphal, April 07 2009: Troops of 3 AR claimed to have gunned down an insurgent in the wee hours of today in an alleged encounter at Kapram Village of Churachandpur district.

The troops reportedly recovered one 9mm pistol along with 12 live ammunition.

In another incident, Thoubal district police commandos arrested an active member of PLA around 11:45 am today from Heirok bazar in Thoubal district.

The arrested has been identified as one Thokchom Bijen @ Meijaoba @ Napoleon (20), son of Megha of Heirok.