One UG killed, another held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 03 2015 :
Based on confirmed intelligence a counter insurgency operation was launched by troops of Red Shield Division and 21 PARA (SF) on Friday morning at Mukti Khullen under Nungba Police Station of Tamenglong district and killed one hard core militant of NSCN (K).
According to PIB Defence Wing one Lehtal HKG-3 series rifle of German origin along with live ammunition were recovered from the militant.
Troops of Red Shield Division nabbed another hardcore KRF cadre in an operation held at Kangpokpi Market of Senapati district on July 1 and identified as Cherry Tuboi (29), s/o SeilamTuboi of Gopibung village of Senapati district.
Four blank extortion slips of KRF, one Mobile Phone handset and two Airtel Sim cards were recovered from him.
Investigation revealed that he was involved in extorting money from a local businessman in KPI market.
The individual was handed over to KPI Police Station.