UPRF activists accused in murder case held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 21 2011:
Two UPRF activists, accused in the murder of a man, have been arrested by a combined force of Lilong Police and 28 Assam Rifles from Lilong Yangbi Leikai today at 2.45 pm.
Md Itab Atab (28) son of Md Nijamuddin of Lilong Turel Ahanbi and Md Habibur Ahmad (50) son of late Md Fajuruddin of Lilong Ayangbi were involved in the murder of one Md Sahauddin (45) of Lilong Nganglou Loukon on the intervening night of December 22 and 23, police said.
A 9 mm pistol loaded with two live rounds was recovered from Itab's possession.
He is an activist of the UPRF while Sahauddin engages in repairing and servicing of guns for the outfit, police alleged.
They were apprehended when the combined team led by Lilong Police OC rushed to the area based on presence of some armed miscreants with the intention of carrying out prejudice activities.
Four others who were with them had escaped, police added.