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IMPHAL, March 8
Security forces have arrested five NSCN-K militants along with some weapons during counter-insurgency operation conducted in Jiribam subdivision of Imphal East on Monday.
Reports said they have been handed over to Jiribam Police Station for further investigation.
A team of 27 Assam Rifles carried out the operation in an area adjacent to Lamkhai bazaar and Hilgat and apprehended the NSCN-K militants at about 1:30 pm. The Government of India recently declared NSCN-K, all its frontal organisations and formations as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
