Two militants arrested in Manipur

Imphal: Two militants belonging to different proscribed underground outfits were arrested by police from Imphal East district. One militant belonging to outlawed Kuki People Liberation Front (KPLF), identified as Letginhao Haokip (33), ‘Finance secretary’ in Charge of the outfit, was arrested from Lamlong area of Imphal East district on Tuesday, a press release issued by Manipur Police said today. Another militant, identified as self styled ‘Sergeant Major’ Laishram Ibungotomba (38) of the proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) who is presently working as an active member of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) Nongdrenkhomba group was arrested yesterday from Thambalkhong area of Manipur’s Imphal East, the release added. —PTI