KLA cadre nabbed with arms

Imphal: Jwalamukhi Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of headquarter 22 Assam Rifles and IGAR (East) apprehended an active cadre of Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) an underground outfit along with arms and ammunition on Thursday morning.

Acting on an information about movement of KLA cadre with weapons, an operation was launched from COB Kangpokpi. The team established a temporary checkpost and also searched the designated area.

During the search operation at a residence owned by one Hensei alias Hesei Khongsai, one person Lhunkhhohao alias Haoneo Khongsai, 25, son of Lammang Khongsai of Lhungjang village, Saikul sub-division, Kangpokpi district was found with arms and ammunition. On questioning he disclosed that he is an active cadre of KLA, the Assam Rifles said.

The team apprehended both the persons including owner of the house and KLA cadre. They were handed over to Kangpokpi police station.

A case has been registered and Lhunkhhohao was arrested and released the owner of the house.