KRA (U) prez arrested along with one cadre
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 20 2015:
Troops of Jwalamukhi Battalion of Senapati Brigade under Red Shield Division conducted counter insurgency search operation in the general area of Pongmol village in Senapati district on October 18 and nabbed two active KRA (U) cadres including its president with arms and ammunition.
The apprehendees were identified as KRA (U) president Lamkhapao Chongloi (31), son of Hekai Chongloi and Thangkholun Chongloi (44), son of Tongking Chongloi both residents of village Khenjang in Senapati, a statement of PRO (Defence) said on Tuesday.
They were apprehended along with a 7.65 mm pistol, four live ammunition of 7.65 mm and Rs 2500 .
Investigation revealed that Lamkhapao Chonglo is the president of UG group KRA (U) under KNO umbrella and has been involved in various nefarious activities of the group.
The apprehendees were planning to abduct the staff of contactor responsible for the repair and maintenance of NH-2 .
They were handed over to Police for further investigation.