Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 02:
Personnel of 4th Assam Rifles stationed at Chingmeirong have reportedly apprehended a suspected activist of UNLF from Ahanlup under Heingang Police Station last night.
PIB Defence Wing has also confirmed the arrest of the militant.
According to report, the arrested activist is identified as Chanam Ibomcha Meitei (23) alias Khongthang s/o Chanam Bira of Nambol Ishok under Bishnupur district.
A USA-made 9 mm Pistol loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition has also been reportedly recovered from him by the security personnel.
The arrested activist was handed over to Heingang PS at around 3 am today, the report added.
Meanwhile, the press spokesman of the Assam Rifles said the activist was trapped by the AR troops in a surgical operation.
Despite attempt made by the activist to escape, the AR personnel pursued and apprehended him.