IMPHAL, Dec 8: A team of Imphal West District Police commando unit arrested an active member of URF (Lalheiba faction) namely Thounoujam Ingocha Singh alias Tayai, 45, son of (L) Th Manglemjao Singh of Koutruk Khunou from his residence on December 8, said a PRO Police statemet.
On his disclosure, three AK 56 rifles along with three magazines and 90 rounds of AK ammunitions were seized from his courtyard, it said.
Further investigation led to the arrest of another sympathizer/harbourer of the outfit, it said before identifying the sympathizer as Thounoujam Chaoba Singh , 46, of Koutruk Khunou at present staying at Koutruk Ching Leikai from his residence.
Chaoba is the elder brother of the first individual arrested it said.
It continued that further investigation led to the arrest of Nungleipam Joy, 31, son of N Kukra of Koutruk Khunou, an auto driver, who transported the arms and ammunition was also arrested from his residence.
A case has been registered at Lamsang Police Station and investigation is going on, it said.