AR nabs UG cadres
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 22 2012:
Based on specific information, 22 Assam Rifles under aegis of Red Shield Division along with police launched a series of operations and apprehended UNLF and HPC (D) cadres from Jiribam on April 21 .
One UNLF cadre along with one OGW were apprehended from Ningthembam village.
The UNLF cadre was identified as Sgt Longjam Tomchou Meitei (43) son of L Iboton Meitei of Ekou Bazar, Imphal East alongwith a German made Pistol, a magazine and two live rounds.
The OGW was also identified as Khaidem Madan (35) son of K Mahendra Meitei of Khabam Lamkhai.
They were handed over to Jiribam Police station, stated a press release of PIB (DW) today.
In another incident on the same day, one HPC (P) cadre identified as Sgt Lairuchan Hmar (21) son of Late Nagaineithou of Leiri village, Dima Hasao, Assam was arrested.
A single Barrel Rifle was recovered from the cadre who along with the recovery was handed over to Jiribam Police.
In yet another incident today, a UNLF cadre, identified as Army No 985 Sgt Maj Angom Athouba alias Premjit alias Raju (30) son of A Mangi of Yourabung Maning Leikai was arrested from Jiribam area along with of a 9mm Pistol with magazine and one 9mm live round.
The cadre was handed over to Jiribam Police, the release added.