Imphal: Finance secretary of United National Kuki Army (UKNA), which is a non-suspension of operations (SoO) group was arrested on Monday.
The militant leader was nabbed by a team of Manipur Police and Assam Rifles acting on specific intelligence of presence of cadres in general Kaprang area, Churachandpur district, Manipur.
The team launched a cordon and search operation. Upon spotting the security forces, the cadre attempted to flee under the cover of darkness, said a statement by the Assam Rifles.
In a display of tactical discipline and concern for civilian safety, the troops refrained from opening fire and instead pursued the fugitive on foot, surrounded him and forced him to surrender, it added.
“An AK 47 rifle and ammunition was recovered from him. A thorough search of the house he was hiding resulted in recovery of .315 rifle and a country-made single-barrel rifle.”
On initial questioning the cadre identified himself as Finance secretary of UKNA, the Assam Rifles said.
The apprehended individual and the recovered weapons have been handed over to Manipur Police, it added.
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