Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 24:
Eight cadres and sympathisers of the proscribed UNLF were nabbed by Imphal East commandos led by OC (Cdo/IE) M Mubi from Khalok Kom village at about 1:15 pm today.
A statement issued by SP Imphal East L Kailun informed that the UG cadres after an exchange of fire for about 10 minutes.
The apprehended UNLF cadres and their sympathisers are identified as Arambam Pakhang alias Ibungochouba (36) of Sekta Awang Leikai, Thoudam ongbi Kamalini alias Shantibala (45) of Nambol Bazar, Maimom Premjit alias Inaotomba (21) of Nambol Kha Jiri, Thounaojam Rabichandra alias Rabi (20) of Nambol Kha Jiri, Pebam Premjit alias Ibungo (21) of Nambol Chingning, Moirangthem Chinglen (21) of Nambol Kamang Maning Leikai, Ashong Kom (60) of Ngakhapat and Yumlembam ongbi Memcha (52) of Khurai Salanthong.
Preliminary interrogation has revealed that Maimom Premjit, Thounaojam Rabichandra, Pebam Premjit and Moirangthem Chinglen were brought there by Kamalini and Memcha for recruitment in UNLF.
Ashong Kom disclosed that he has been providing shelter to the UG cadres for the last two years.
They were reportedly gathering for a meeting convened by one S/S 2nd Lt Yumlembam Tomba who managed to make his escape good with two others, added the statement.