IMPHAL, April 13 (NNN): Troops of the Red Shield Division apprehended six cadres, in four different operations from April 11 to April 13, informed the PIB Defence Wing. On April 11, NSCN (K) Regional Council Member, Khubung Rongmei was apprehended. On April 13, in a search operation launched at Khumji III, two NSCN (K) cadres, Second Lt Thuanjin Gangmei and Pvt Philip Phaomei were held along with one 9mm pistol and four 9mm live rounds.
In another operation on April 13, two cadres of the Kuki National Front (KNF-N) were apprehended from general area Awlmun and Khubong. They were identified as Pvt Angom Santa and Cpl Angom Tomba Singh. One 9mm pistol with magazine, two 9mm live rounds, one 9mm SMC with magazine and four 9mm live rounds were recovered from their possession.
In a separate incident on April 13, a KYKL cadre, identified as Cpl Sorokhibam Boacha was apprehended from general area Mayang Langjing, along with one 9mm Pistol with magazine and three live rounds. All the apprehendees along with the recovered arms were later handed over to the respective Police Stations on the same day, the Defence Wing stated.
