TPLA leader held by Jwalamukhi Bn
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 07 2016:
Based on specific inputs regarding presence of hardcore top ranking leader of Thadou People Liberation Army (TPLA), at Keithelmanbi, an operation was launched by troops of Jwalamukhi Battalion of Senapati Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division on November 4, said a statement issued by PIB(D), Imphal.
An individual identified as Lunminlen Haokip, s/o Hegin Haokip of Keithelmanbi was apprehended.
War like stores including one 9mm pistol, one magazine, five live rounds and a large quantity of IED making items were recovered from his possession.
During the interrogation, he revealed that he is an active cadre of TPLA and is holding the post of a general secretary.
He also confessed that he is an IED expert.
He further revealed that he along with other cadres of TPLA were involved in kidnapping of 8 individuals including the recent kidnapping of a truck driver along NH-2 on October 26 .
He along with one Paolen alias Rony and Johnnao was involved in lynching of Lunkhoseh Kipgen, R/O, Keithelmanbi on September 17, 2016 and threatened the family members not to report it to police.
The apprehendee was later handed over to Imphal police station for further investigation.