NSCN (K), UNLF cadres arrested
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 17 2015 :
Security forces nabbed one cadre each of NSCN (K) and UNLF on October 16 in different counter insurgency operations.
A combined team of 45 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) and Heingang Police Station established a vehicle check post in general area Khabam Lamkhai and apprehended one NSCN (K) cadre identified as "No 19653, Batch No 01 Pvt" Chingkhuiduan Gangmei (20), son of Gaikulung Gangmei of Noney, Tamenglong district, according to a statement from PRO HQ IGAR (S) on Saturday.
Investigation revealed that he joined the group in January 2008 and underwent 60 days training and is expert in handling of AK-47 Rifle.
The apprehendee has been handed over to the Heingang Police Station.
In another operation, troops of the 11 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles along with Manipur Police Commandos launched a joint operation in general area Sunrise Ground, Ward No-3, Moreh and apprehended one UNLF cadre on October 16 .
The arrested UNLF cadre was trying to infiltrate through Sunrise Ground.
The apprehendee was identified as "No 0603, Sgt Maj" Lishan Ibango Thomba (37), of Thambangkong, Imphal East.
He is being handed over to the Moreh Police Station.