The joint team of the Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and CRPF, with a total of 150 personnel, cut down and destroyed illegal opium plantations in the hills of Khoiripok, Sehjang, C. Lamjang, and surrounding areas.
It should be noted that the UKNA is not yet a party to the agreement between the central government, the state government, and Kuki-Zomi organizations to cease operations.
The main accused, Thongram Sadanand Singh alias Purkapa (18-year-old) and Khondram Ojit Singh alias Keylal (47-year-old), were arrested within 72 hours of the Nambol incident.
The arrested militants were allegedly involved in arms smuggling, and they recovered a huge quantity of modern weapons from the militants.
Due to the alertness of the local people, the attacker was caught and handed over to the police. An air gun has been recovered from him. The police are investigating the motive behind the attack.
During this, the Army Chief also made a courtesy call on the Governor of Manipur. During his visit, the Army Chief also participated in the Durand Football Cup.
Violence-hit Manipur sees major development amid ongoing unrest. Full story only on Dynamite News.
The investigation is focused on a case in which some members of the banned militant organization United National Liberation Front (UNLF-P) are accused of importing weapons from Myanmar and selling them in different parts of the country.
During the last 24 hours, one individual affiliated with a proscribed outfit was apprehended by state police in Imphal West. Read further on Dynamite News:
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