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Guwahati: Security forces have arrested a 20-year-old cadre of the banned Manipur Naga Peoples’ Front (MNPF), who was allegedly involved in the killing of an Assam Rifles colonel, his family and four jawans.
Police said the MNPF cadre, Machukring Zamshim Shimray alias Ningkhan was arrested by a joint team of Manipur Police, NIA team and Assam Rifles personnel.
The MNPF cadre was arrested from Yaingangpokpi junction near an oil pump in Imphal East district around 10.30 am on Saturday, a police official said.
The arrested Ningkhan was a native of New-Cannan village in Ukhrul district, the official added.
The insurgent was arrested acting on the information and demands of the NIA, the Imphal team, according to the Indian Express.
The arrested rebel leader revealed that he joined the group in 2016 through Robert of the MNPF, and underwent basic military training for three months under the 159 army in Thumol. Myanmar, according to the police.
Machukring currently holds the rank of corporal and works under the command of a corporal, Francis, who is of the same gender.
He also said that he was involved in ambushes targeting the central security forces, especially the Assam Rifles, including the Khongtal, Chandel ambush on July 29, 2020, where three were killed and six were injured.
The arrested person has been handed over to NIA, Imphal team, for necessary further legal action.
On November 13, 2021, Assam Rifles (AR) commanding officer Vivplap Tripathi and his family along with four AR soldiers were killed after the officer’s convoy was heavily attacked by insurgents in Manipur’s Churachandpur district.
The ambush took place near S Sehken village under Behiang police station near Indo-Myanmar border post no. 43.
Colonel Tripathi’s convoy was ambushed when he was reportedly returning to his base with his wife and 6-year-old son from Behiang company.
At least six jawans, including a havildar, driver CO and three members of the emergency response team were also injured in the attack.
Two rebel groups – the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) claimed responsibility for the attack.
The Manipur government later handed over the case to the NIA.
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