Assam Rifles has apprehended a senior cadre of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) and recovered a pistol, ammunition and two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during an operation in Manipur’s Churachandpur district.
The operation was conducted at D Vaison village, where security personnel apprehended the individual, identified by the initials ANE. According to the available information, he was allegedly involved in extortion, illegal fund-raising, arms and contraband smuggling, and recruitment activities for the organisation.
During the operation, the security personnel recovered a 7.65 mm pistol, five rounds of ammunition, two IEDs, a smartphone and a Baofeng handheld radio.
The recovery of the weapons, explosive devices and communication equipment forms part of the operation against suspected militant activities in the district.
Following the operation, the apprehended individual and all the recovered items were handed over to Churachandpur Police Station for further legal proceedings.
The police will take up the necessary procedures in connection with the case, while further action will be guided by the investigation.
The arrest and seizure mark a security operation targeting an alleged senior functionary of the UKNA in Churachandpur district. The allegations against the apprehended individual remain subject to investigation and the due process of law.
