61 suspects detained, one UNLF cadre nabbed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 11, 2012:
At least 51 suspected persons were detained during counter insurgency operations carried out by Imphal East District Police Commandos at Khurai Lamlong and Khurai Thoudam Leikai yesterday morning.
The operations were carried out from 4:30 am to 7:30 am yesterday under the supervision of M Rajen, Addl SP of Imphal East District Police along with SDPO P Sanjit and Commando OC P Achou.
During the operations all male members in the age group of 18 to 45 years were taken out of their houses for verification at Lamlong Keithel and 6 persons were taken to Porompat Police Station for further interrogation.
According to Police reports, the combing operations were carried out as security measurements ahead of Independence Day celebration and also to prevent unwanted incidents from happening.
Similar operations would continue in coming days.
In another combing operation carried out by City Commando Unit under the leadership of DSP K Ibomcha in Khuyathong Polem Leikai area yesterday from 5 am to 7:30 am, 55 suspected persons were detained for interrogations at Imphal PS.
In another unrelated incident, Imphal East District Police Commandos picked up one Kshetrimayum Boboi alias Suraj (33), s/o late Ksh Thoiba from his house in Singjamei Thongwangma Bhaigyabati Leikai yesterday at around 9:15 am.
He is reported to be a cadre of UNLF.
A Nokia handset was recovered from him.
According to police reports, Boboi joined UNLF in 2003 through one Nimai of Kakching.
He is at present working under SS Major Tonsana of UNLF.