One UNLF cadre, OGW held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 25 2015:
Troops of the 16 Assam Rifles (AR) of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) launched an operation in general area Yumnam Patlou and apprehended one UNLF cadre on Monday.
According to PRO HQ IGAR (S), the apprehendee was identified as No- 1982, "L/Cpl" Maibam Pukchao alias Beshorjit Meitei (22), son of Maibam Prem Kumar of Yumnam Patlou, under Sagolmang Police Station, Imphal East.
The apprehendee has been handed over to the Sagolmang Police Station.
In another operation, an overground worker (OGW) of KYKL identified as Leishangthem Umakanta alias Ibomcha (46), son of Late L Ibotombi Singh of Leishangthem Khongmanung Mayai Leikai was apprehended by the combined team of 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) and Thoubal Police Commandos on the same day.
Investigation revealed that he was involved in "extortion related activities".
He is said to have "extorted money" from Irom Meijrao Pradhan and Trinity School of Mongsangei (Koirengei) two months ago.
He has been handed over to the Thoubal Police Station.