UG cadres arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 21 2016:
A combined team of Bishnupur district police commando, 34 AR, 42 AR and 165 TA Bn (H&H) AR arrested a 'corporal' of UNLF while conducting frisking and checking at Wangoo area yesterday at around 11 am.
According to a statement issued by the PRO of Police Dept, the arrested man has been identified as Ningthoujam Priyananda Singh alias Amutombi alias Laidaba (30) s/o N Muhindro of Kongba Nongthombam Leikai, staying at present at Wangoo parking.
One .32 pistol along with magazine loaded with two live rounds and one Chinese hand grenade were seized from his possession.
Investigation revealed that he was actively involved in attacks at security forces at various places, it said.
A case has been registered at Kumbi PS and investigation is going on.
In an unrelated incident, a team of Imphal West district police commando arrested two active members of NRFM while conducting intensive frisking and checking in Tera Sadokpam Leikai area on April 18 at around 4.30 pm.
The two arrested NRFM members have been identified as Nongthombam Lakhen Singh (45) s/o N Nodia Singh of Ghari Makha Leikai and Nongmeikapam Sanjoy Singh alias Amuba (47) s/o (L) N Brajabidhu Singh of Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai.
Investigation revealed that they had served demand letters to various Govt offices and NGOs in Imphal West district, it said.
One Pulsar motorcycle along with incriminating articles were seized from their possession.
A case has been registered at Lamphel PS, it added.