AR nabs six of UNLF
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 25 2014 :
In a joint operation launched by troops of 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) and a team Imphal East Police commandos led by inspector P Achouba, one hardcore UG cadre and five OGWs of UNLF were reportedly arrested on January 24 .
According to a statement issued by PRO IGAR (S), the joint operation commenced in the wee hours of January 24, 2014.The joint team first apprehended SS Sgt Maj Yumlembam Milan alias Kanglesembam of UNLF from Nongren.
This was the tipping point of a chain reaction and it led to the arrest of five OGWs (three female, two male) of UNLF in three separate follow up operations in Itham Mamang Leikai, Sekta Mamang Leikai and Khudrakpam Awang Leikai.
The apprehended cadres have been identified as Army No 1343 SS Sgt Maj Yumlembam Milan alias Kanglesembam, aged 35 yrs, S/o Late Y Manihar Singh, resident of Nongren Maning Leikai, Vill & PS Lamlai, Takhlembam Inao Singh, aged 40 years, S/o Takhlembam Amuyai, resident of Itham Mamang Leikai, Sapam (o) Bina Devi, aged 38 years, W/o Brojen Singh, Phijam (o) Jamuna Devi, aged 35 years, W/o P Chaoba Singh and Phijam (o) Moirangleima, aged 59 years, W/o Bidhur Singh.
The lady OGWs also owned up of being carriers of UNLF and have helped in transportation of arms, ammunition, explosives and funds in the past.
Two AK- 56 Rifles, one 9mm Pistol, one .38 Colt Pistol (US Made), 60 live rounds of AK - 56, 5 Live rounds of 9mm Pistol, 2 Mobile Phones and Rs 2 lakh cash were recovered from them.
The apprehendees alongwith recovered items were handed over to Lamlai Police Station, the PRO added.