Two UG cadres apprehended
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 06 2012:
Discovering the presence of UG cadres in Namukhong Wakchinglok of Thoubal district, troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) area along with Thoubal Police launched joint operation in the area and apprehended two PLA cadres on 05 Oct 12.The apprehendees were identified as No 2037 SS Cpl Paolinmol Vaiphei alias Momoi alias Moi, 25 years, s/o Kailun Vaiphei, r/o Kananphai Andro Khunou Tarongthel and Mangleanlal Vaiphei,23 yrs,s/o Soigingthang Vaiphei,r/o Molkonbong.
On interrogation, they revealed that they were tasked to plant IED against Security Forces in Thoubal District.
One 9 mm Pistol with magazine,three Live rounds,two kgs of Plastic explosives and two detonators were recovered from the two.
apprehendees who alongwith recoveries was handed over to Thoubal police station.
In yet another incident, troops of 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) intercepted an unexploded Grenade from road near to Minuthong transit Camp in the early morning on 06 Oct 12.The foot patrol of the Unit, while carrying out search of the area found a grenade placed on the side of the road alongwith a demand letter of PREPAK.
The area was cordon off by the troops and Bomb disposal squad of the Imphal West police was informed.
Later they retrieved same.
The extra alertness and vigilance exercised by the troops avoided an incident over come.