KRA (U) cadre arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 18 2016:
PIB (Defence Wing) in a statement today said that troops of Jwalamukhi Battalion under Senapati Brigade of Red Shield Division apprehended an active cadre of KRA (U) in an operation carried out on Sep 17, at SL Veng, Kangpokpi, Senapati district.
The arrested individual has been identified as Palim Chongloi alias Ruben s/o Thangjang of L Gunphai.
One 9mm pistol, one 9mm magazine, three live rounds of 9mm, one Micromax handset X071 and two SIM cards were recovered from his possession, said PIB (DW).
He further confessed of being involved in extortion and kidnapping activities on NH-2 and also revealed that he was involved in the firing incident at K Lhangnom village on August 4, in which a civilian was killed.
The apprehended cadre further confessed of his plan to move to Wakotphai the next day to influence the MDC elections scheduled on September 17 .