Imphal: In a major breakthrough, Assam Rifles has arrested two cadres belonging to proscribed outfits – United Kom Revolutionary Army (UKRA) and Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL)- in two separate operations in Manipur, said an official.
According to the official, the operation was carried out in Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal districts.
As per official statement, Keithelmanbi and Moreh Battalion, under the aegis of IGAR (South), in a joint operation with Manipur Police apprehended two cadres of UKRA and KYKL from Ichum Moriah village in Kangpokpi district and Moreh in Tengnoupal district on Friday and Saturday.
Based on specific inputs, troops of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched the operations, which led to the apprehensions of the two cadres, it said.
The arrested insurgents have been handed over to Nambol and Moreh Police station for further investigation, it added.
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