AR thwarts nefarious design of UGs
Source: IT News

Imphal, March 27 2019: As part of heightened security in the area as a run up to the upcoming elections, Battalions of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR(South) along with Manipur Police have intensified area domination operations.

As part of the same, an IED was recovered and two cadres of proscribed UG groups were apprehended in three separate operations over a period of five days.

In the apprehension first operation on 22 March, Thoubal Battalion based on a specific input regarding presence of a PLA/RPF cadre in general area Yairipok Bazar, in a joint operation with Manipur Police apprehended a Self Styled Lance Corporal of PLA/RPF.The individual has been identified as MoiranghtemSarat Singh @ Nano @ Yuremba.

In the second operation by Thoubal Battalion on 23 March, a major disaster was averted with timely detection of a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which wasplaced astride National Highway 102.The IED weighing approximately 9 kgs was placed inside a waiting shed in Langethel area astride NH 102 with explosive carefully concealed in a Rice Cookerand dug in the loose sand inside the shed.

The bomb disposal teams of IGAR (South) and Manipur Police reached the site and diffused the IED.

In the third successive operation on 25 March, Tulihal Battalion in a joint operation with Manipur Police apprehended a Self Styled Lance Corporal of PREPAK(VC) from ChoubungKampany, MayangImphal.

The individual has been identified as SoibamBijando Singh @ Nauchi.

Both the apprehended individuals were handed over to Police for further legal action.

The successful recovery of the IED alonghwith apprehension of cadres of UG groups reinforced the collective effort of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police to ensure peace and safe environment in the State especially during the upcoming elections.

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