KNF cadres arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, March 16 2019:
Two teams of CDO led by S Bhopen Singh and Subash of Jiribam CDO Unit, while carrying out sanitization drive in and around Tatbung area of Tousem Sub Division, to prevent subversive activities of UGs in connection with the ensuing Lok Sabha Election, one unknown person, who identified himself as one S/S Cpl Thangkhohao Doungel alias Haopu (43) of Kuki National Front (KNF), s/o Lalkhosei Doungel of Kangchup Makhong, Kangchup Road A/P Tatbung Leishang, Tamenglong District , was arrested today at around 9.30 am and also recovered 52 gms of powder suspected to be psychotropic or narcotic substances from his possession.
On further questioning, it was revealed that he took vital role in collection of illegal tax from the highway construction workers and other companies (Railways) to supplement their financial shortage and also to procure arms and ammunitions for the outfit.
Apart from this, it was also revealed that he indulged in transportation of narcotic drugs for personal gain along inter-state porous borders as well as districts.
A case has been registered at Jiribam Police Station for further investigation.