Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 20 2010:
A team of Imphal East Police Commandos arrested three KLA (U) cadres from Khurai Ahongei at around 6.30 am today.
In a statement, SP of Imphal East Th Radheshyam Singh identified the arrested cadres as Gurumayum Yaima alias Tayai Sharma (50) s/o G Nimaichand Sharma of Nagamapal Phougeisangbam Leikai, Laishram Brojen alias Nanao Meitei (22) s/o L Shatpa Singh of Khongabok Part-II and Khuraijam Romi alias Nanao Singh (24) s/o Kh Yaiskul of Khurai Konsam Leikai but staying at Sagolband Meino Leirak.
One Nokia mobile handset (model no.1600 with SIM no.9615010753), one Sigmalel mobile hand set with SIM no.9862284984, one demand letter under the caption of 'Kuki Liberation Army (U)' and addressed to Dr H Ranjit Singh of Kangjabi Leirak and signed by S/S finance secretary Lamjingba Luwang, two letter heads of KLA (U) and another demand letter under the caption Kuki Liberation Army (U) and addressed to Dr Sanatombi of Minuthong and signed by S/S finance secretary Lamjingba Luwang from seized from their possession, the SP disclosed.
On verification, Gurumayum Yaima alias Tayai Sharma disclosed that he joined KLA (U) in 2007 through S/S finance secretary Tiken alias Lamjingba and Laishram Brojen alias Nanao Meitei and Khuraijam Romi alias Nanao disclosed that they joined KLA (U) in February 2009 through Gurumayum Yaima.
On the other hand, Imphal West district police commandos led by DySP (Cdo) S Ibomcha Singh, have arrested a PLA activist namely Samchetsabam Komonjao alias Jiten alias Kothoujao Singh (38) s/o (L) S Lokhon Singh of Leimaram Awang Leikai at around 4.30 am today, said a police statement.
It is informed that Komonjao disclosed of joining the proscribed PLA in 2008 through one SS Sgt Maj Kengba.
Two 9 mm pistols with two magazines and three live rounds have been recovered from Komonjao's possession, the statement added.