Three Persons nabbed
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Imphal, October 04 2018:
In a major breakthrough during a joint operation conducted by Thoubal Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) and Thoubal Commandos three sympathisers of proscribed group PREPAK were apprehended from two locations in Imphal on 03 October 2018 .
Six Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from possession of one of the apprehended individuals whereas the other two individuals were involved in the transportation of the explosives from Moreh.
The IEDs were likely to be used to target Security forces and cause disturbance as a run up to the PREPAK raising day on 09 October.
With the apprehensions the nefarious designs of the proscribed group to disrupt peace and tranquility in the State were thwarted.
The apprehended individuals have been handed over to the Police for further legal action.