Two UGs held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 24 2012:
Discovering the movement of UG cadre in Kakching Bazar of Thoubal district, troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector launched operation in the area and apprehended one UNLF cadre on March 23, said a PRO IGAR (S) release identifying the arrest person as (No.1078) SS Pvt Samandram Banerjee Meitei Nongbam (33 yrs) s/o S Mani Meitei of Thoubal Haokha Maning.
One .32 Pistol was recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recovery was handed over to Kakching Police station.
In yet another incident, troops of 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector launched operation in Chamol Track Junction of Chandel district and apprehended one KYKL cadre on March 22 .
The apprehendee identified as (No.252) SS Cpl L Priyo Kumar alias Imothol (26) s/o L Thomba Meitei of Khongyang, Sugnu in Thoubal district has been handed over to Imphal West Police station.
Meanwhile, 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector rescued three youth from the clutches of militancy who were being contacted by UG element to join them.
In a recent incident when three local youths identified as Ayokpam Abung (28) s/o A Kunja Babu of Leitanpokpi Mayai Leikai, Salam Ibohal (45) s/o (Late) Manglemjao of Leitanpokpi Mayai Leikai and Leimapokpam Abung (27) s/o L Chaoba of Pukhao Laipham Makha Leikai were being pressurized by the elements of PLA group to join their outfit, claimed the PRO release.