Two UG cadres arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 02 2011:
Security forces have reportedly arrested two activists of different armed groups in the past 48 hours.
According to a Imphal West district police officer, one KCP cadre namely Lourembam Poncha s/o Lolita of Heirangoithong Awang Maibam Leikai was rounded up from Singjamei area this afternoon.
One .32 pistol and five rounds have been recovered from Poncha's possession.
It is informed that Poncha was arrested in subsequent operation carried out by the district police commandos in the aftermath of arrest of two other KCP cadres, who were involved in bomb attacks, firing and murders.
The police officer also accused Poncha of involvement in criminal activities.
It may be noted that the two KCP cadres arrested by a combined force were paraded before the media yesterday.
Meanwhile, troops of 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector carried out search operation at Bashikhong area during which a PULF cadre was apprehended at around 8.30 pm of March 1 .
A PRO IGAR (S) release identified the arrested person as Mujibir Rahaman alias Ethimbi (33) s/o (L) Nazrudin of Sora.
Mujibur has been handed over to Imphal East police station.