Imphal, November 19: Offering revolutionary salute to Yumnam Akaba alias Bhume (23) of Thoubal Kiyam Tangjeng Heibong Leirak, the proscribed PREPAK alleged that the UG group�s senior army cadre was killed after arrest by Bishnupur district police commandos.

Bhume was arrested from Thinungei Mayai Leikai residence of one Maimu on November 18 morning and killed the same day as severe torture to extract information from the lance corporal (Army No 70254) failed, contended a PREPAK statement issued by its department of publicity and propaganda.

Rejecting police claim of Bhume being slain in an encounter, the outfit clarified that the senior army cadre did not possess arms or documents when arrested.

The AK-57 rifle claimed to have been seized by the commando personnel after the fake encounter is the one recovered on November 9 during an operation launched in Thanga lawai area, it charged.

In case Bishnupur police had not produced the weapon to cover their extra judicial conduct the same arm would have been handed over to gang members working under the patronage of police commandos, the PREPAK maintained.

Stating that common people have realised involvement of commando personnel in nefarious activities, the statement cited general masses� perception that only way to acquire wealth is to befriend commandos to substantiate its allegation.

PREPAK warned of fitting response to the commandos� high-handedness.

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