IMPHAL: Assam Rifles arrested four cadres of the United Peoples' Democratic Front (UPDF) from Manabum area of Changlang district in Manipur on Saturday.
Two US-made 7.65 mm pistols, one Chinese-made .22 mm pistol and a huge cache of ammunition were recovered from them, sources said on Sunday.
The UPDF cadres were arrested from Maitri village, which is under Diyun police station.
The arrested cadres had taken forcefully taken shelter a Chakma widow's house in Maitri village under Diyun police station to serve extortion notices to local traders.
The forces also recovered two Nokia mobile sets, one Sony Ericson mobile, one Samsung mobile and a combat dress from the widow's house, sources informed.
The cadres were identified as Lamlai Chowai, Dipankan Chakma, Kina Marak and Arun Chakma, who were all between the age group of 19 to 25.
Three of them are from Moduk Nala area and the fourth, Chowai is from Wingsing Namto village under Namsai police station, sources added.
The UPDF, believed to have strong link with Ulfa and NSCN (K), has been involved in extortions, kidnappings and other illegal activities in Namsai and adjoining areas. (Courtesy: TOI)
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