UG cadres nabbed, explosive materials seized
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 17 2021:
Troopers of Assam Rifles battalions under IGAR (S) along with Manipur Police carried out operations in Bishnupur, Imphal West and Ukhrul districts during which two KCP (N) and one PREPAK (PRO) cadres as well as an over ground worker (OGW) of another banned outfit were apprehended on December 14, 15 and 16 respectively.
According to PRO IGAR (S), based on specific inputs from reliable sources, troops of Assam Rifles along with Manipur Police launched these operations which led to the nabbing of the cadres and OGW.
One hand grenade was also recovered from one of the KCP (N) cadres from Bishnupur market.
All the apprehended persons have been handed over to Manipur Police for further investigation, it added.
In another release, the PRO informed that troops of Somsai Battalion seized 2 kg explosive, one remote control and batteries for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from an individual in Ukhrul district on Thursday.
According to PRO IGAR (S), based on specific inputs, troops of Assam Rifles launched an operation Which lead to the seizure of the materials and nabbing of the individual who was planning to trigger blast "to target the civilians".
The apprehended individual along with recovered explosives has been handed over to Lamlai Police Station for further investigation, it added.