Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 03:
One UNLF cadre identified as Sgt Sorokhaibam Bembem alias Memcha (27) d/o S Thoiba of Wangoo Sabal Sagol Lambi Leirak was apprehended by Imphal West district police commandos from the house of one Loitongbam Hemochandra (65) of Sagolband Moirang Hanuba Leirak at about 11.15 am today, informed SP Imphal West Clay Khongsai in a press release.
Earlier today, one 9 mm pistol with one magazine and two live rounds were recovered from the house of one Laishram Ramananda (30) s/o L Lakpati of Singjamei Maibam Leikai during a search operation today at about 6.20 am.
On preliminary interrogation, Ramananda disclosed that the pistol and ammunition were kept in his house by one unknown youth who identified as PREPAK activist on October 29.While Ramananda has been arrested for harbouring UGs, one Laishram Pin alias Ibomcha who was found in the former's house during the search operation who claimed to see Ramananda for football practice was also picked up for verification, added the release.
Meanwhile, based on specific information, troops of 18 AR under HQ IGAR (S) established mobile vehicle check post 386 km stone on NH-39 yesterday.
At around 5 pm, a Tata Sumo plying from Moreh to Imphal was checked and one PLA activist travelling in it was apprehended, informed PRO AR in a statement.
The arrested activist has been identified as SS Cpl Leishangthem Ajit alias Deva (32) of Yairipok Nongbram, Imphal East District, the PRO said.
Ajit has been handed over to Imphal East Police Station today, the PRO informed.
On the other hand, commandos of Thoubal District Police arrested one PREPAK (GS Group) activist from Yairipok Top Chingtha at around 2.15 pm yesterday.
According to a statement issued by SP of Thoubal District Th Radheshyam, the arrested activist is identified as Heikham Herojit alias Ngouba (22) of Yairipok Top Chingtha Oinam Thong Leirak.