Officials said Imphal, October 3 (IANS) security forces arrested five hardcore terrorists, including Chin Cookie Mizo Army’s self-style commander-in-chief and recovered some weapons and ammunition from various districts of Manipur during the last 24 hours.
A police officer said that CKMA “Commander-in-Chief” Paokholen Guite was given S. of Churachandpur district. Munuam was arrested from the region.
The guites were involved in smuggling weapons and drugs along the Indo-Myanmar border for terrorist organizations that have not signed the operating (SOO) agreement with the government.
He was also involved in forcible recovery activities. Two AK-47 rifles with two magazines, 31 7.62 AK-47 rounds, 7.62 SLR and 150 rounds of LMG, one lakh rupees, a bullet-proof pouch, a car and two mobile phones were also seized.
Security forces also arrested four staunch cadres of the Pakistan Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist organization banned from Imphal West and Thubal districts.
The guerrillas were included in the collection of forced recovery and quarry workers, owners of the brick area and the collection of forced recovery from the public in Thobal, Imphal West and Imphal Valley region.
Many mobile phones, cash, Aadhaar card, a car and other materials were recovered from their possession.
The police officer said that security forces continue to operate fringe, mixed-population and search operations and dominations in the area in the districts.
According to the official, in both the hills and the valley region, a total of 114 nose/posts were established in various districts to prevent unpleasant and illegal movements of disqualified elements and suspected vehicles.
He said that security forces have provided a large number of vehicles carrying essential commodities along the Imphal -Jiribam National Highway (NH -37). Strict security measures are taken in all weak places, and a security convoy is provided in sensitive parts to ensure free and safe movement of vehicles.
The Manipur Police has also urged people not to believe in rumors and be cautious about false videos and photos.
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