India News | Security Forces Apprehend UKNA Cadre in Manipur
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In a planned and coordinated joint operation by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, a high-ranking United Kuki National Army (UKNA) cadre, alleged to be a self-styled Finance Secretary of the organisation, was apprehended from Molnom Village in Churachandpur district of Manipur on July 23, 2026.
Churachandpur (Manipur) [India], July 25 (ANI): In a planned and coordinated joint operation by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, a high-ranking United Kuki National Army (UKNA) cadre, alleged to be a self-styled Finance Secretary of the organisation, was apprehended from Molnom Village in Churachandpur district of Manipur on July 23, 2026.
According to an official release, the cadre is a High Value Target and was involved in large-scale extortion as well as firing incidents being carried out by UKNA in the area.
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Upon confirmation of his presence in Molnom village, the security forces swiftly cordoned off the village and apprehended the individual.
The Police identified the individual as S Palal Thadou alias Lalboi Singson, age 45 years.
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Extortion notes and a mobile phone were recovered from him.
This joint operation is a major success for the security forces and will contribute immensely towards peace being restored in the region, the release added. (ANI)
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