MNPF cadre involved in ambush arrested
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 22 2023:
A joint team of 4 Assam Rifles and Special Commando Unit, Khabeisoi on Wednesday arrested a Manipur Naga People's Front (MNPF) cadre identified as Momo Jamir (36), son of (L) Bendang Toshi of Chingmeirong East, Imphal East district, who was allegedly involved in ambushes laid on AR personnel at Khongtai in Chandel district and at S Sehken village under Singhat sub-division in Churachandpur district.
According to police report, based on specific information regarding presence of one suspected MNPF cadre in general area of Yaingangpokpi, Imphal East district; the joint team led by special commando OC Subedar L Bebekananda Singh rushed to the said area and conducted frisking and checking operation at Yaingangpokpi Tata Magic Parking.
During the operation, a person who later identified himself as Momo Jamir and was coming in a Tata Magic vehicle was detained for verification.
The detainee, on initial questioning, stated that he is an active cadre of MNPF and was involved in several ambushes.
Subsequently, he was arrested around 3:30 pm on Wednesday and one white Samsung mobile phone without SIM card was seized from his possession.
On further interrogation, the accused revealed that he joined the outfit in 2015 through one (late) Makanmi of MNPF and got basic military training for three months under army number 0151 in Myanmar Thunbul (252 Mobile Bn).
He was holding the rank of self-styled sergeant major and worked under the command of self-styled major Somo of the outfit.
Momo Jamir also disclosed that he was involved in several ambushes on central forces mainly Assam Rifles including the Khongtai ambush in Chandel district on July 29, 2020.The arrested cadre was also involved in the ambush on a convoy of 46 AR on November 13, 2021 at S Sehken village under Singhat sub-division in Churachandpur district that resulted in the killing of five Assam Rifles personnel, including the commanding officer, his wife and their minor son, while four soldiers were left injured.
The accused and seized item have been handed over to NIA Imphal Branch superintendent, Lamphel, Imphal West district, for further legal action.