Security forces arrested two active cadres belonging to different insurgent outfits in separate operations conducted in Manipur’s Imphal East district on June 16, officials said.
In the first operation, security personnel apprehended an active cadre of the KCP (MFL), identified as Heikrujam Hitler Meitei alias Rishi (18), a resident of Ningthoukhong Kha Leikai, Ward No. 6, in Bishnupur district. He was arrested from the Kongba Laishram Leikai area under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East district.
In another operation conducted on the same day, security forces arrested an active cadre of SOREPA, identified as Loukrakpam Ibungo Meitei alias John (42), a resident of Irom Meijrao Maning Leikai in Imphal West district. He was apprehended from Kongpal Iranpham Thongkhong under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East district.
Officials said the arrests were made as part of ongoing security and counter-insurgency operations aimed at maintaining law and order in the state.
Further investigation is underway, and necessary legal procedures are being initiated, authorities added.
