UG cadres held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 03 2018:
A combined team of Imphal East district commando and a column of 6 Assam Rifles arrested two active members of KCP (Poirei group) and recovered one 9 mm pistol along with five live bullet rounds from Kongba cros-sing today at around 3.15 pm.
According to reliable source, the combined team carried out cordon and search operation at Kongba crossing area after getting specific information about the presence of some UG cadres in and around the area.
During the operation, two individuals identified as Loitongbam Hemanta Singh (47) s/o L Kunjo of Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai and Laishram Ingo Singh (40) s/o L Chonjon Singh of Mongshangei Mamang Leikai, were arrested by the team.
The security forces also seized a 9 mm pistol with magazine and five live bullet rounds as well as two mobile phones from the arrested individuals.
During preliminary interrogation, they revealed that they are active members of KCP (Poirei group), working under the command of one Tayai from Pungdongbam.
They were later handed over to Porompat police station, along with the seized items.
On the other hand, a team of Thoubal district commando conducted search operation at Pechi Mayai Leikai and arrested one active member of KCP identified as Athokpam Dinesh Singh alias Mathoi (22) s/o A Kokngang of Pechi Mayai Leikai.
A case has been registered at Yairipok police station.