Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 10 2009:
Troops of 28 Assam Rifles of 9 sector apprehended three activists of underground outfits during a counter insurgency operation in general area of Laipham Khunou today morning at about 6 am, stated PRO, IGAR (S) .
Two of them identified as lance corporal (no.2782 Dashamanta alias AK Bhupendra (29) son of late Tobirei of Langthabal Lep Mayai Leikai, and lance corporal (no.30736) Somorendro alias Athouba (20) son of Tomba of Andro Kharam Leikai were activists of the proscribed PLA, 251 Mobile Battalion.
The other one is an activist of PREPAK identified as corporal Arun Kumar alias Poreiton (26) son of Tombi of Wabagai Mairembam.
They were coming from from Bangladesh via Mizoram Border to liaise with other cadres in Imphal valley and Myanmar to plan operation against security forces.
They have been handed over to Imphal West Police Station today, the IGAR statement added.
Troops of grenadiers also recovered a pressure type IED from general area of Khenjang at anbout 11.30 am.
The IED of 600 grams weight and dimension of 6" X 3" was later destroyed safely at the spot, the statement further claimed.