Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 09 2010:
A combined force of Assam Rifles and Police commandos of Imphal East District reportedly apprehended five suspected NSCN (K) activists from Langol area in the morning yesterday.
According to a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles, discovering the presence of UG cadres in general area of Langol, 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector launched a swift operation in collaboration with personnel of 39 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) and Imphal East Police Commandos and apprehended five suspected NSCN (K) cadres.
Identifying the arrested UG suspects as RV Shimray of Ngari village, Longyao Zelle of Khamasom village, M Giteo of Ngainga village, Ngalangzar Roland of Khongdei village and Soul Romai of Kadom Village, the PRO informed that four of them were apprehended from Hotel City Inn while the fifth was picked from near Naga river.
A number of incriminating documents including recommendation letters for awarding contract works and threat notes have been recovered from the possession of the arrested individuals, the PRO said, while informing that all the arrested cadres were later handed over to Porompat Police Station.
The Assam Rifles said presence of NSCN (K) cadres in the heart of Imphal and the attempt to influence major contract works is indeed a matter of concern which requires close and constant monitoring.