Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 30 2010:
Following the arrest of a PLA cadre by a combined team of Imphal East commandos and troops of 28 Assam Rifles yesterday, a number of assorted weapons and ammunition have also been seized.
Addressing reporters at Imphal East Police Hqs today, Imphal East Addl SP (Ops) M Rajen said that a PLA cadre was apprehended along with a 9 mm pistol and eight live rounds from Andro Bazar at about 5 pm yesterday.
The PLA cadre has been identified as Thokchom Dharmachandra alias Paul (43) of Andro Bazar.
On his disclosure, a number of assorted weapons were recovered from Andro Lamthabung hills.
The seized items include one AK-56 rifle with three magazines and 50 live rounds, one M-16 rifle with three magazines and 30 live rounds and three hand grenades.
Dharmachandra further revealed that he was working under one Lt King alias Ningthou of the outfit.