Assam Police arrested a Manipur-based terrorist gang member on Friday along with equipment that could be used for sabotage activities along National Highway 27 at the Sonapur toll gate, Assam.
The arrested person has been identified as one Khaigoulen Kipgen, 27, son of Hensat Kipgen of Gamngai village in Kangpokpi district, Manipur.
In a video clip, Inspector General of Police (Special Task Force), Assam Partha Sarathi Mahanta, said that acting on information from a central intelligence agency, a Manipur-based terrorist gang attempted to procure some equipment that might be used for sabotage activities.
A team from the special task force of Assam Police detained Khaigoulen while he was traveling along NH-27 at the Sonapur toll gate, Assam on Friday morning.
The senior police officer stated that during the checking, 10 TB30 Intelligent Flight Batteries, suspected to be used in drones; cash amounting to Rs 3,40,000; four pairs of shoes; and one mobile handset were found.
Upon questioning, Khaigoulen revealed that he was trying to take the equipment to Manipur via Guwahati. It is learnt that Khaigoulen was traveling along with two minors.
The detainee has been arrested, and a case has been registered at the concerned police station for further investigation. The arrest of Khaigoulen went viral on social media and in most of the posts, he has been identified as a close relative of the commerce and industry minister of the Manipur government Nemcha Kipgen.
Nemcha Kipgen is one of the signatories of the 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs who are demanding a separate administration in Manipur.
