Two held with arms, ammunition
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 28 2024:
Security forces have arrested two persons along with arms and ammunition in two separate cases.
The two arrested persons have been identified as Chingsubam Johnny Singh alias Chingkhei (38) son of (L) Ch Romi Singh of Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai and Laishram Rabi Singh (33) son of (L) L Tomba Singh of Moidangpok Mayai Leikai.
Police sources said Chingsubam Johnny Singh alias Chingkhei is an active cadre of KCP (MC).
He was arrested today at around 4.30 pm from Ngangkhalawai.
Bishnupur commandos launched an operation today after receiving information about movement of some armed miscreants in and around Ngangkhalawai area who were threatening the general public, local businessman and Government officials to extort money.
During the operation, the commandos arrested Chingsubam Johnny Singh from Ngangkhalawai Mamang Leikai near Pukhri Achouba Mapal.
From his possession, commandos recovered one 9mm pistol (country made) with one magazine loaded with 3 live rounds and a mobile handset.
Ch Johnny and the items recovered have been handed
over to Moirang police station for further legal action.
On the other hand, Laishram Rabi Singh was arrested yesterday at around 11.15 pm after a brief chase by the Bishnupur commandos and personnel of 16th Kumaon Regiment.
The joint team of CDO Bishnupur and 16th Kumaon Regiment were conducting frisking and checking at Kwakta Maronglou when they noticed one Maruti Suzuki 800 of dark blue colour approaching from Santhong towards Terakhongshangbi at night.
When signalled to stop, the vehicle sped away prompting the security forces to chase and intercept it at Terakhongshangbi Ward No 1 .
While other occupants escaped taking advantage of the dark, Laishram Rabi Singh was detained and arrested.
The search of the car resulted in the recovery of one M-16 Rifle marked as property of US Govt with one Magazine loaded with eight live rounds of 5.56 ammunition and one 9mm Pistol with one magazine loaded with two live rounds.
L Rabi and the arms and ammunition recovered have been handed over to Phougakchao Ikhai police station for further legal action.