Acting on specific intelligence of movement of cadres and presence of arms in general area Tekcham, in Thoubal district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police established a vehicle check point. The search of a vehicle and on-the-spot questioning of the five occupants led to the apprehension of five KCP (Nongdrenkhomba) cadres. Four 9mm pistols and ammunition were also recovered from the vehicle. The apprehended cadres and items recovered have been handed over to Manipur Police.
