Troopers of the Assam Rifles have apprehended a rebel belonging to the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in Manipur.
The ZUF cadre was arrested from Manipur’s Imphal West district.
The rebel was apprehended in a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police.
“Acting on a tip-off, a combined team of Assam Rifles and Manipur police apprehended the militant from Tarung village,” a statement from the Assam Rifles read.
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Meanwhile, the apprehended insurgent has been handed over to the Lamphel police station in Manipur’s Imphal West district.
Further investigation and necessary legal action will be initiated by the police.