IT News
Imphal, Dec 14:
An armed individual was killed, and six others were apprehended following an encounter between Thoubal District Commandos and members of an armed group today. Police claim them to have been members of an insurgent group.
According to sources, the clash occurred around 9:45 AM near Salungpham High School, at Salungpham Maning Leikai, Salungpham Thongkhong.
A swift search operation led to the arrest of seven individuals, one of whom was found injured. The injured person was taken to Raj Medicity, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Laishram Prem, alias Loktak Singh, son of late L. Romen from Thoubal Khunou.
The other arrested individuals have been identified as Thokchom Momocha, alias Sunny, son of Th. Achouba Singh from Heirok Part II Mayai Leikai; Sarangthem Anand Singh, alias Malem, son of S. Shyam Singh from Kakching Khunou Tampakmayum Lai Leikai; Ningthoujam Karna Singh, alias Pishak, son of N. Ukil Singh from Samaram Mapi Leikai Maning Laibung; Ningthoujam Manoranjan Singh, alias Khagemba, son of N. Singhajit Singh from Thinungei Kha Leikai; Thongam Phalguni, alias Urikpa, alias Khoithoi, son of the late Th. Deban Singh from Lamphel Sanakeithel; and Leiba Moirangthem Johnson, alias Thouna, son of M. Kumar Singh from Lamphel Kombirei, now residing at Khuyathong Polem Leikai Machin.
According to police sources, the armed individuals, traveling in a Maruti Astar and Maruti Alto, were initially pursued by the police on suspicion. The armed group opened fire on the police commando, prompting the police to retaliate, which led to the exchange of gunfire.
During the operation, several weapons, ammunition, and electronic devices were seized, including one INSAS Rifle (5.56 mm), one Amogh Rifle (5.56 mm), one .303 Rifle, one SLR Rifle (7.62 mm), one INSAS Folding Rifle (5.56 mm), one INSAS Rifle (5.56 mm), an Amogh Rifle magazine with 27 live rounds, four INSAS magazines with 46 live rounds, two SLR magazines with 25 live rounds, one .303 Rifle magazine with 37 live rounds, and five mobile phones.
