Guwahati: Security Forces arrested a militant leader belonging to the Chin Kuki Liberation Army (CKLA) from Churachandpur in Manipur.
Assam Rifles and Manipur police in a joint operation arrested the leader.
The arrested militant was identified as 46-year-old Hemkhothang Baite.
One 9mm pistol along with 11 live rounds of ammunition was seized from his possession.
Taking to Twitter, Indian Army wrote, “In a joint operation with @manipur_police,#IGARSouth under @Spearcorps apprehended active insurgent of proscribed group CKLA in Churachandpur Distt along with one 9mm pistol & 11 live rounds on 11 Nov. Cadre & recoveries handed over to Police.”