Manipur
Manipur: Security forces apprehend hardcore insurgent, recover huge cache of arms
Guwahati/IBNS: Security forces in a joint operation with police apprehended a hardcore insurgent of a proscribed insurgent group near Yaralpat area in Manipur's Imphal East district.
Based on specific inputs, security forces along with police launched an operation and apprehended a self-styled captain, who is the Area Commander of Imphal East of proscribed group UNLF.
Security personnel recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition including two AK-56 Rifles, one 9mm Pistol Beretta, one point 38 Pistol, 143 rounds of AK-56, 10 rounds of 9mm Pistol and nine rounds of .38 Pistol in possession from him.
In addition, bomb-making materials consisting of three electronic circuits, two dry cell batteries, one remote control device and a four-meter-long wire were also recovered.
The apprehended insurgent along with the recovered items was handed over to Porompat police station for further investigation.
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