UG members arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 23 2017:
Acting on a tip-off, a combined team of Thoubal district police commando and 6 Assam Rifles arrested one active member of United people of Kangleipak (UPK) while conducting frisking and checking at Lilong Tamyai Chingkham Mamang Leikai today at around 1.30 pm .
A press release of PRO Police identified the apprehended member as Md Atao Rahaman @ Atabur (40) s/o (L) Md Tomba of Lilong Chingkham Mamang Tamyai Sumang .
One 9mm pistol along with one magazine loaded with two live rounds were seized from his possession.
Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion of money from general public for raising the party fund .
A case has been registered at Lilong police station and investigation is on, the release said .
On the other hand, a combined team of Bishnupur district police commando and 42 Assam Rifles arrested a self-styled Corporal of KYKL from near Kokil Bon bus parking today at around 8.45 pm .
He has been identified as Khumallambam Yaima Meetei @ Moramba @ Kisan (24) s/o Rajen Meetei of Khorsan Tabi Maning Leikai Tangjeng.
A hand grenade and a SIM card were seized from his possession .
Yaima confessed that he was working under the command of Second Lieutenant Jiten .
He has been handed over to Moirang police station for further necessary action.