ZUF cadres arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 05 2019:
Acting on a specific input, Indian army in coordination with Bishnupur police commandos apprehended three top ranking cadres of the proscribed outfit, Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF).
The arrested cadres have been identified as Self Styled Lt Gen Arei Thoitak Chiru, Commander-in-Chief (Military Wing), Self Styled Maj Simeon Kharam alias RK and Self Styled Lt Col Kalandi David Gonmei, Joint Secretary, Makuilongdi region, from a village along the Old Cachar Road, Bishnupur on June 2.A total of 31 rounds of ammunition of different calibres were also recovered from the cadres, said a press release issued by PIB (DW).
The cadres were involved in several illegal activities and their apprehension is likely to further weaken the group, already facing internal crisis, added the statement.
The security forces were on a outlook to apprehend Self Styled Lt Gen Arei Thoitak Chiru for a long time.
All the apprehended cadres along with recovered ammunition were handed over to Bishnupur PS for further investigation.