Imphal, Aug 16: In a major crackdown, security forces arrested five individuals linked to insurgent groups and recovered arms, ammunition, and incriminating documents during separate operations on Friday.
Those arrested have been identified as Konjengbam Babita Devi (45) of Kodompokpi Mamang Leikai, Hiyangthang, Imphal West; Lisham Premika Devi (33) of Khongman Zone-II, Imphal East; Nandeibam Noni Devi (53) of Khongman Atom Leikai, Imphal East; and Heikham Ravi Meitei (38) of Senjam Chirang Mayai Leikai, Lamsang, Imphal West.
Five mobile phones, ₹1,666 in cash, and two Aadhaar cards were also seized from their possession.
Security forces confirmed that four active cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party–Taibanganba (KCP–Taibanganba) were arrested from Langthabal Khunou under Khongjom police station in Thoubal district.
In another operation, an active cadre of the banned PREPAK (PRO), identified as Chabungbam Kenedy Singh alias Chingshuba (21) of Chingmeirong Maning Leikai, Imphal West, was arrested from Soibam Leikai under Porompat police station, Imphal East.
Based on his interrogation, a follow-up search in the Ngariyan Chingyang hills, Imphal East, led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, including: one INSAS LMG magazine, one SLR rifle magazine, 27 rounds of 7.62 mm SLR live ammunition, 20 rounds of 7.62 mm AK rifle ammunition, three rounds of 9 mm live ammunition, three tear smoke shells and one soft-nose tear smoke shell, one 38 mm anti-riot cartridge with rubber bullet, one stun shell, 17 empty 7.62 mm cartridges, 31 empty .303 rifle cartridges, and two empty 12-bore cartridges.
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