Imphal, 23 March (HS): Manipur Police and security forces have arrested a PREPAK (Pro) rebel of the banned People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK–Pro) in Imphal West district, while explosives and weapons were recovered in separate operations in Thoubal and Churachandpur districts over the past 24 hours.

According to the Manipur Police Headquarters, the arrested individual has been identified as Thoudam Johnjackson Singh (42), a resident of Singjamei Leva Road Ahongshangbam Leikai under Singjamei Police Station. He was apprehended from his residence during a targeted operation and a mobile phone along with a SIM card was seized from his possession.

In a separate operation, a hand grenade was recovered from the Thoubal Bazar area under Thoubal Police Station. The explosive has been secured, and further investigation is underway.

Meanwhile, during a joint search operation in the K. Geljang area of Churachandpur district, security forces recovered a cache of arms and explosives. The seized items include one RPG grenade, three 30 mm grenades, one 81 mm mortar bomb, one improvised explosive device (IED), two 40 mm grenades, two single-barrel rifles and seven live rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition.

Security agencies stated that operations are ongoing and further investigations are being carried out to trace the network linked to the recovered materials.-------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash