SFs strike it rich with arrest of nine UGs
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 10 2015:
A team of lmphal West district police commando arrested one active member of UNLF identified as W Khelchandra alias Toto (45) s/o (L) W Manikchand Singh of Kwakeithel Heinoukhong-nembi Leikai on Feb 7 from Minuthong.
According to a statement issued by the PRO of police dept, investigation revealed that, he along with one Leishangthem Surchand Singh alias Nanao alias Meikeileppa Singh of Tera, who is in police custody in connection with a case at Nambol PS, planned to hufl hand grenades at restaurants and vehicle showrooms located on Tiddim road.
Incriminating articles were seized from his possession.
A case has been registered at Imphal PS and investigation is going on.
In another incident, based on a reliable information, a combined team of district police commando, Imphal East and 40 Assam Rifles conducted mobile frisking and checking on Feb 8 .
During the frisking and checking, one active cadre of UNLF namely, Wahengbam Amumacha Singh alias Thengba (29) s/o W Thaninjao Singh of Kha Naorem Leikai, Pechu Lampak Maning was arrested from Iranpham Thongkhong.
Incriminating articles were seized from his possession.
A case has been registered at Porompat PS and investigation is going on, it said.
In an unrelated incident, based on a reliable information, a team of district police commando, Imphal East arrested three active workers of UNLF on Feb 9 .
The police PRO statement said that Thounaojam Nadakeshwor Singh alias Inao (49) s/o Th Tomba Singh of Keibi Kumuda Makha Leikai; Naosham Lalmohon Meitei alias Mathang (47) s/o (L) N Lamdhon Meitei of Keibi Kumuda Makha Leikai and Takhellambam Toto Meitei (42) s/o (L) T Matum Meitei of Keibi Kumuda Makha Leikai were arrested from their respective houses.
One .38 pistol along with two magazines and eight live rounds were seized from the possession of Thounaojam Nadakeshwor Singh.
Another .38 pistol along with two magazines, eight live rounds and one hand grenade were seized from the possession of Naosham Lalmohon Meitei.
Further, one 9 mm pistol along with one magazine and seven live rounds were seized from the possession of Takhellambam Toto Meitei, it said.
Investigation revealed that they were involved in the transportation, of arms, ammunition and explosives of the UNLF outfit, it added.
A case has been registered at Sagolmang PS and investigation is going on.
Again, on Feb 8, based on a reliable information, a team of district police commando, Imphal East arrested one active qadre of National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRF-M) outfit, namely, Nameirakpam Dolen Meitei (41) s/o (L) N Tombi Meitei of Nongada Makha Leikai from Nongada Makha Leikai near Kameng Upper Primary School.
On his disclosure, 22 packets of gelatin explosive substances were seized from his house.
Further, from the follow up investigation, two other cadres of the outfit, namely Seram Kiran Singh alias Karanjit (28) s/o S Sarat Singh of Nongren Makha Leikai and Khaidem Manihar Singh (59) s/o (L) Kh Tolen Singh of Nongren Makha Leikai were arrested from their respective houses on the same day.
A case has been registered at Lamlai PS and investigation is on, the police PRO statement said.
Meanwhile, based on a reliable information about the presence of underground cadres, a combined team of district pol ice commando, Thoubal and 22 Assam Rifles conducted frisking and checking at Sekmaijin Thongkhong on Feb 9 .
During the frisking and checking, one S/S Lance Corporal of PREPAK (Pro) namely, Thokchom Birjit Singh alias Aheiba alias Umar (34) s/o (L) Th Kumar Singh of Awang Sekmai Koujeng Leima at present staying at Santhel Khong, Thoubal district was arrested.
A case has been registered at Kakching PS and investigation is going on, the police PRO statement further said.