UG cadres netted, rifle recovered
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 24 2022:
In two separate operations, Loktak and Khoupum Battalions of Assam Rifles of IGAR (South) along with Manipur Police apprehended two cadres of KYKL and NSCN (K) at Koireng village in Bishnupur and Thangal village in Noney district respectively on Wednesday.
According to PRO IGAR (S), based on specific inputs, troops of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched search operations resulting in apprehension of the two cadres who have been handed over to Moirang PS and Lamphel PS respectively for further legal action.
Meanwhile, Khoupum Battalion of IGAR (South) under Spear Corps recovered one 5.56mm HK G3 rifle from Charai Chakailong in Noney district on Wednesday.
According to an AR statement, based on specific input, security forces launched a search operation in forested area of Charai Chakailong and recovered the rifle found buried in a shallow trench.
The recovered weapon has been handed over to Noney PS for further legal proceedings.