Three UGs, two OGWs arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 21 2015 :
Acting on information about the presence of UG elements in the general area of Ningel village, a combined team of district police commando, Thoubal and 2 AR established a mobile check post at Ningel Mayai Leikai yesterday.
According to a statement issued by the PRO of Police Dept, the frisking and checking resulted in the arrest of one s/s 2nd Lieutenant of PREPAK (Pro) namely, Khangembam Ningthem Meitei alias Tomcha (42) s/o Kh Ibohal Meitei alias Gobudhon of Ningel Mayai Leikai from Ningel Uyung Makhong.
Incriminating articles were seized from his possession.
A case has been registered at Thoubal police station and investigation is going on, it said.
In another incident the same day, based on specific information, Imphal West district police commando, conducted frisking and checking in front of Tampha Hotel, North AOC, Imphal.
During the frisking and checking, an active member of National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) namely, Abujam Jadhumani Singh (38) s/o A Joy Singh of Yorbung Mayai Leikai, Imphal East district was arrested.
One laptop, one dongle of Airtel and other incriminating articles were seized from his possession.
Investigation revealed that he had served demand letters to Government employees and contractors for raising fund for the outfit.
A case has been registered at Imphal police station and investigation is going on, it added.
Meanwhile, based on specific intelligence regarding movement of UG cadres, troops of 16 AR of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) launched an operation in the general area of Purum Khullen of Senapati district and apprehended one KIA cadre yesterday.
A statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S) identified the arrested individual as Thangzalien Kom alias Ashok Kom alias Shakti (49), Dy Def Secy, KIA (Kuki Independent Army), S/o Late Lenkhupar Kom of Purum Khullen, under Sagolmang PS.
The apprehendee has been handed over to the Sagolmang police station.
In another operation, based on specific intelligence regarding the movement of UG cadres, troops of 22 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) established a vehicle check post in the general area of Sugnu village of Thoubal district and apprehended two over ground workers of PREPAK yesterday.
The apprehendees were identified as Irungbam Ranjit Singh (41) S/o Irungbam Iboyaima Singh, of Napath Mayai Leikai, Thoubal district and Khaidem Abung Singh (22) S/o Khaidem Soba Singh of Napath Mayai Leikai, Thoubal district.
The apprehendees have been handed over to Sugnu police station, it added.