UNLF cadres arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 27 2019:
An active cadre of UNLF was apprehended by Moreh Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) near Moreh market today.
The arrested individual is identified as SS Pvt Thokchom Jiban (23), s/o Manao a resident of Moreh, said a statement of PRO Assam Rifles.
Jiban joined the outfit in Nov 2012 through an over ground worker and received his basic training for 3 months in Myanmar.
He has been handed over to Moreh Police for further investigation, said the statement of the AR.
In another incident, based on a specific input provided by Keithelmanbi Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South), Manipur Police apprehended a cadre of proscribed group UNLF from general area Singajmei today.
The arrested person is an active cadre of UNLF holding the rank of Self Styled Sergeant Major in the outfit.
He joined the outfit in April 2004, said AR .