Reported by: Bit Irom
Imphal: Two Myanmar nationals were apprehended by residents of Nambashi Thangkhul Naga village in Manipur’s Kamjong district near border pillar number 102, officials said on Saturday.
The two men were reportedly caught in the early hours of the day for their alleged involvement in a burglary network operating in the area. Nambashi village falls under the Kasom Khullen Sub-Division close to the Indo-Myanmar border.
After being detained by villagers, the suspects were handed over to security agencies, including the Border Security Force (BSF), Assam Rifles and Manipur Police.
Officials said police recovered several burglary tools and other implements allegedly used for breaking into homes and carrying out thefts during a search operation.
During questioning, the two men allegedly admitted to entering India illegally from Myanmar and forming a gang with local associates to target public places and residential areas for theft, police said.
A case has been registered and further investigation is underway. Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the accused at this stage.