In a major breakthrough against subversive elements operating in Manipur, Security Forces apprehended seven valley based insurgents and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Kamjong district of Manipur on May 9, 2019.

According to release by inspector General Assam Rifles (South) date May 11, an operation was launched in Kamjong district towards Indo-Myanmar border after receiving specific intelligence input regarding movement of insurgents with weapons.

During the operation, the Security Forces successfully apprehended five cadres of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), one cadre of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and one cadre of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and seized arsenal including a 7.62 mm AK 56 Rifle, a 7.62 mm Assault Rifle Type 81, one 9 mm Pistol, 79 rounds of 7.62 mm AK, six 9 mm rounds, three Chinese Hand Grenades, two rounds of Lathod High Explosive, three Detonators and one magazine of AK and 9mm pistol.

The apprehended insurgents and recovered items were handed over to Imphal Police Station, Imphal West district for further inquiry. The apprehension of insurgents and recovery of large quantity of arms and ammunition is a major success on the part of the Security Forces to thwart immoral strategies of the UG groups in Manipur and also to maintain peace and tranquility in the state.

Ministry of Home Affairs, government of India has already included PREPAK, KYKL and UNLF in the list of organisations declared as terrorist’s organisations under the unlawful activities Prevention Act 1967.