KNLA chairman among five held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 22 2023:
Mantripukhri Battalion of IGAR (South) apprehended four active cadres of the proscribed of outfit Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA) and one active cadre of National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) from Sapermeina in Kangpokpi district on February 20.In a release, PRO IGAR (S) identified the self-styled chairman as Ngamkhogin alias Hegin and stated that under his leadership notorious activities like extortion and weapon smuggling are being carried out.
Based on reliable information the operational columns were launched in general area Sapermeina.
The operation party established a mobile check post and during the checking and frisking of suspected passers by Ngamkhogin was apprehended.
Further operations led to rounding up of four more cadres.
The apprehended persons along with seized items have been handed over to Yaingangpokpi police station for taking up further necessary legal procedures against them.