Security forces in Manipur launched two different counter-insurgency operations and apprehended two cadres of banned rebel outfit with arms and ammunition on Saturday.
According to sources, the cadres belonged to the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Kanglei Yoel Kanna Lup (KYKL).
During a joint operation launched by Imphal East Police commandos including troops of 30 Assam Rifles under the Lamlai police station Imphal East district, the UNLF cadre was caught.
The cadre has been identified as H Ranjit (45). A 38 pistol with a magazine loaded with five live rounds was recovered from him.
The police said that the KYKL cadre was nabbed by Bishnupur Police commandos with troops of 31 Assam Rifles during a search operation under Kumbi police station of Bishnupur district on November 26.
The KYKL cadre was identified as Kh Nanao (32). A 9 mm pistol with a magazine loaded with three live rounds was found with him.