Ukhrul: In a joint operation, the 35 Assam Rifles and Ukhrul Police apprehended two individuals from Viewland Zone III, Ukhrul on Wednesday.
The 35 Assam Rifles, under the supervision of Col. Manoj Shinde, CO of 35 Assam Rifles, apprehended two persons suspected to be Meitei underground operatives and seized Rs 1,71,500 in cash, including ammunition, a gold chain, 4 mobile phones, 2 wireless sets, and other documents. The area was completely cordoned off during the operation.
“Based on credible intelligence, the troops of 35 Assam Rifles conducted swift search operations in a joint effort with Ukhrul Police personnel at Viewland Zone III around 01:00 pm and apprehended two persons,” said sources.
The apprehended individuals have been identified as Huidrom Jitanjit Singh and Tomba Luwang, suspected to be cadres of UNLF.