Imphal: A teenaged underground was among five active cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party – Apunba City Meitei (KCP-ACM) arrested along with firearms on Monday.
According to police, acting on credible intelligence, a joint team of central and state forces carried out a successful cordon and search operation, leading to the arrest of the suspects at a hideout in Mantripukhri Thakurbari, under Heingang Police Station, Imphal East District.
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The arrested individuals were later identified as Boyamayum Zabirkhan (19), Laishram Bulu Singh (26), RK Nelson (19), Lairelrakpam Thoiba Singh (27), and Kangujam Jebash Singh (28).
One 9mm pistol and a magazine loaded with 11 (eleven) live rounds, two 36 HE Hand Grenade, three mobile phones, one sling bag, Rs. 5700 and one four-wheeler was recovered from their possession.
Arrested persons and recovered items have been handed over to the concerned Police Station.
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A case has been registered under relevant sections, the officials added.