Manipur: "Underground" cadre with grenade nabbed by police in Thoubal

Guwahati: Following a tip-off about insurgent activity, a joint operation by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in Thoubal district led to the arrest of a suspected underground cadre on Tuesday.

The official statement released on Wednesday confirmed the arrest and the recovery of a grenade.

The combined teams tactically established roadblocks on NH-102 apprehended a cadre of a valley-based underground outfit and recovered a grenade from him.

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However, the identity of the arrested cadre has been withheld.

The operation was launched after arresting a cadre of the proscribed group Socialist Revolutionary Party (SOREPA) from Huikap area in Imphal East district in Huikap area in Imphal East district on Sunday.

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During the operation, the combined team apprehended a cadre of SOREPA and recovered a 9mm pistol, three grenades, and ammunition. The individual along with the recovered arms cache have been handed over to Manipur Police for further action, the statement added.