IMPHAL, Oct 16: Assam Rifles apprehended a senior United Kuki National Army (UKNA) cadre and recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), a pistol and ammunition during an operation in Manipur’s Churachandpur district.
The operation was conducted at D Vaison village, where the individual, identified as ANE, was allegedly involved in extortion, illegal fund-raising, arms and contraband smuggling, and recruitment activities.
Security personnel recovered a 7.65 mm pistol, five rounds of ammunition, two IEDs, a smartphone and a Baofeng handheld radio during the operation.
The apprehended individual and the recovered items were handed over to Churachandpur Police Station for further legal proceedings.
