Friday, April 4, 2025

Seven militants nabbed in border areas

Date:

Share post:

Imphal: Seven militants were nabbed in operations in international border areas by troops during the last 24 hours.

Assam Rifles officials said troops of 9 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation near New Zalinmoul, Moreh and apprehended four cadres of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) traveling in a Maruti Van.

They revealed the presence of more militants between Moreh and Khundengthabi.

The patrol swiftly launched a search operation and apprehended two active cadres of UNLF and one active cadre of PREPAK along with warlike stores and explosives who were carrying out reconnaissance to plant IEDs on National Highway 102.

The prompt action by the troops of 9 AR thawed the designs of the insurgents. Recently there has been recent spurt in the activities of the militants along NH 102 and troops have been receiving inputs about the movement and plans of these militants.

The militants were nabbed before they could succeed in causing casualties and damage, thus averting a major accident. (UNI)

Related articles

PM Modi urges Bangladesh’s Yunus to avoid rhetoric, protect minorities

Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised the issue of safety and security of minorities...

SC orders Yasin Malik to cross-examine witnesses virtually from Tihar

New Delhi, April 4: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik to cross-examine witnesses...

India in active talks with domestic pharma exporters amid new US tariff threat

New Delhi, April 4: The Commerce Ministry is in active talks with Indian pharmaceutical exporters amid growing concerns...

Rupee strengthens against dollar amid Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

New Delhi, April 4: The Indian rupee witnessed sharp gains on Friday at below 85 against dollar, as...