Imphal, Feb 15: Security forces on February 14 arrested two active female members of the People’s Liberation Army near the Indo-Myanmar border in Tengnoupal district of Manipur.
The arrests were carried out in the area between Sunrise Ground and Gate No. 2 at Moreh under Moreh Police Station. The two accused have been identified as Akoijam Sakhenbi (23) from Khoijuman Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur district and Chongtham Hembaby (17) from Yumnam Huidrom Wangoi in Imphal West district.
In a separate operation, security personnel apprehended an active cadre of PREPAK (Pro), identified as Sorokhaibam Ranjit Singh (41) of Chairel Makha Leikai in Kakching district. He was arrested from the Khabam Lamkhai area under Heingang Police Station. Two mobile handsets and an Aadhaar card were seized from his possession.
Another PREPAK (Pro) cadre, Ingudam Ingocha Singh (50), alias Borobi, from Seijang Makha Leikai in Imphal East district, was arrested from the Napetpalli area under Lamlai Police Station. Security forces recovered a .32 pistol with five live rounds, ten PREPAK (Pro) visiting cards, a Honda Activa scooter, Rs 600 in cash and a mobile phone from him.
Meanwhile, an active member of the Kangleipak Communist Party, identified as 19-year-old Khetics Thongbam of Thangmeiband Meisnam Leikai in Imphal West district, was arrested from his residence. A mobile phone and an Aadhaar card were recovered during the investigation.
In a separate drive, Manipur Police also seized a large quantity of alcoholic beverages from the jurisdiction of Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West district. The recovered items included multiple beer cans and bottles of various liquor brands.
Further investigation into the cases is currently underway.
