Imphal, July 22: Security forces arrested an active cadre of the proscribed PREPAK (Progressive) during an operation in Manipur’s Thoubal district on July 21.
The arrested militant has been identified as S/S Captain Lourembam Kumar Meitei, alias Kanto, alias Naobi, alias Abung (43), a resident of Haobam Marak Lourem Leikai in Imphal West district.
According to officials, the operation was conducted in the Lilong Alia Lamkhai area under the jurisdiction of Lilong Police Station, leading to his arrest.
During the operation, security personnel recovered a .32 calibre pistol along with a magazine from his possession.
The arrested cadre and the seized firearm have been handed over to the concerned authorities for further legal action.
Security forces said counter-insurgency operations and efforts to recover illegal arms are continuing across the state under the ongoing ‘Disarm for Peace’ initiative.
