Two UGs arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 23 2012:
Troops of 33 AR under the aegis of Red Shield Division apprehended one UNLF cadre identified as Army No 1859 SS Pvt Ningthoujam Thouburemba alias Amarjit (22) of Kumbi Uyoung Makhong, while launching an operation in Kumbi Uyung Makhong of Bishnupur district.
According to a statement of the PIB (DW), the individual was involved in extortion/tax collection activities in Kumbi area.
He is handed over to Kumbi Police Station.
Meanwhile, Imphal West district police commandos arrested one PREPAK (Pro) cadre yesterday at around 6am from his residence, according to a statement issued by the SP of Imphal West.
The arrested cadre has been identified as Thokchom Budhachandra alias Mobi (46) son of (L) Th Chaoba of Singjamei Chingamakha Kshetri Leikai.
On spot verification, he disclosed that he is working under the command of S/S commander Deban alias Khamba of PREPAK (Pro) since 3/4 years.
He extorted huge amount of money from FCS department and the extorted money was handed over to Deban alias Khamba.
He was also told to lob hand grenade at the resident of Jemadar Laishram Bikramjit son of L Chandramani of Singjamei Chingamakha Chanam Pukhri Mapal as a token of threat for the detection of planted IEDs in different places in connection with the 10th Legislative Assembly.
Two mobile handsets were recovered and seized from his possession,
it added.