KCP, KYKL cadres apprehended
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 04 2023:
A team of Imphal East commando unit arrested an active cadre of the proscribed KCP (Noyon) from Pangei Keithel area during frisking operation conducted on Sunday around 9.45pm.The captive has been identified as Toijam Bikram alias Yaipharemba (41) son of late Ibohal of Kongpal Naoroibam Leikai, Imphal East district.
Along with disclosing that he joined the outfit in 2006 and underwent 45-day basic military training in Myanmar under army number 336, Bikram reportedly said that he is self-styled lieutenant in the group and worked under the direct command of self-styled captain Arun alias Panthou alias Mangal of Thoubal Haokha.
He has been handed over to Heingang police station.
Meanwhile, a team of Imphal West district police commando arrested one cadre of the proscribed KYKL from Keishampat Churachandpur parking at about 5.30 pm on Tuesday.
The arrested cadre has been identified as Loukrakpam Tangba alias Suman (41) son of Ibomcha of Bishnupur Maning Leikai Ward No 3.According to police report, Tangba was arrested during frisking and checking conducted by the police commando team at Keishampat Churachandpur parking and he has been handed over to Imphal PS for necessary action.
The police report further said that Tangba joined KYKL in 1998 and underwent basic military training along with 38 other cadres in Khoupum area and he is currently holding the rank of major rank and working under the command of Col Ingba of the outfit.
Tangba was sent from Tanan camp of Myanmar by his commander to execute some tasks in valley area, the report added.