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Imphal, Jan 13: On 12 Jan 2012, 43 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 59 Mountain Brigade, Red Shield Division intercepted five active cadres of KRA at Lungtin village, Saikul who were found violating the SoO ground rules by venturing away from SoO camp. Details of the apprehended cadres are Pvt Thathang Singsit, Pvt Thangpoi Singsit, Pvt Mangminhou Misao, Pvt Ginpu Vaiphei and Pvt Lamcha Hao.
The cadres were in possession of two AK-56 Rif, one 7.62 MM SLR, one Carbine (US Made), one G-3 Rif, one Radio set (Kenwood), 200 rds AK-56 (7.62 MM), 40 rds SLR (7.62 MM), 50 rds Carbine (9 MM), 10 rds G-3 Rif (7.62 MM) among other eqpt. The individuals, alongwith the weapons and ammunition, were handed over to Imphal West Police.
On 12 Jan 2012, a joint team of 6/8 Gorkha Rifles and 5/9 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade under the Red Shield Division along
with Bishnupur Police foiled a sabotage attempt by recovering a live Chinese Grenade from a cattle shed belonging to Mrs Joy Lilly, Gram Pradhan of village Thana Pokpi in Bishnupur district.
The Grenade was disposed off at a safe place which otherwise could have caused damage to life and property. The villagers expressed gratitude towards army for the timely action.
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