Security forces on April 15 intercepted a vehicle at Rengkai in Churachandpur district and arrested two individuals identified as Ngamkhomang Haokip (36) of S. Moldung and Letminthang Haokip (38) of Lhangnom village.

During the operation, the intercepted vehicle along with three mobile phones were seized from their possession.

Officials said the duo was allegedly involved in an earlier incident of open firing at Sielmat bridge in Churachandpur, in which a personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) sustained a bullet injury.
Further investigation into the case is underway.

In a separate operation on the same day, security forces destroyed two bunkers in the Zalengbung village area under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul district as part of ongoing efforts to curb militant activities in the region.