2 active cadres of UKLA (MC) apprehended
Source: The Sangai Express
Churachandpur, May 28 2021:
In a major breakthrough against illegal extortion in Manipur, Churachandpur Battalion Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (East) busted an extortion racket by apprehending two active cadres of United Kuki Liberation Army (Military Council), a newly formed non SoO group, from Songpi, Churachandpur district on May 26, said a statement of IGAR(S).
Based on specific intelligence about presence of UKLA(MC) cadres involved in extortion activities in general area Songpi, Churachandpur, Security Forces, in a well planned and swiftly executed operation, apprehended two active UKLA (MC) cadres and recovered one printed and signed demand letter being used for illegal extortion along with 11 SP Tablets.
The apprehended cadres identified as Self Styled Finance secretary, Letjakai Touthang of Janglenphai village and Self Styled Home secretary, Sominhao Touthang of Jangnomphai village in Churachandpur district.
The apprehended cadres along with the recovered items have been handed over to Churachandpur Police Station for further investigation.