SFs call it a day with three arrest
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 02 2014:
Troops of 40 Assam rifles of 9 Sector under the aegis of HG IGAR(South) apprehended an UNLF cadre on June 1 from Khetri Bengul, according to PRO, HQ IGAR (South) .
The apprehendee has been identified as No 603 (Batch No 13th), SS Sgt Maj Ibotomba alias Phunilemba, (34) s/o Lisham Kunjamani, Thambambalkhong Lisham Leirak.
A 7.65mm pistol (Made in USA) with a magazine, four live rounds and a No 36 hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
The apprehendee alongwith the recovered items have been handed over to the Porompat Police Station.
Meanwhile, Imphal Police West District Police Commandos arrested two active PLA members.
The first apprehendee has been identified as Longjam Lukhoi Meitei alias Bijen alias Inao, 32 yrs, S/o L Itobi Meitei, Lamsang Akham Leikai.
He was arrested from his house, according to a statement issued by the PRO of Police Dept.
On verification, the apprehendee revealed that he worked in Finance Section which involved extortion of money from the shopkeepers, Government employees and general public in Imphal areas, transportation of arms and ammunition, the police statement said.
The second PLA member was arrested on the same day after the first apprehendee disclosed about his whereabouts.
The apprehended member has been identified as Haokhom Inaocha Singh, (42) S/o H Amuningthou Singh, Phumlou Siphai Maning Leikai.
He was arrested from Lamshinag Bazar.
He revealed that he was involved in planting of explosives and is an expert in handling detonators.
One Hero Honda, Ambition black in colour bearing regd No MN06S/4332 were seized from his possession, the police PRO statement said.
A case has also been registered at Lamshang Police Station, it added.