Imphal, June 20 -- Assam Rifles (AR) apprehended two underground operatives while launching its maiden use of advanced drone technology in security operations along the Indo-Myanmar border in the Manipur sector on Thursday, officials said on Friday.

AR paratroopers captured one cadre each from the proscribed United National Liberation Front-Koireng (UNLF-K) and the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive) [PREPAK (PRO)] near Indo-Myanmar border pillar number 87.

They identified the apprehended individuals as Mangshatabam Sharatchandra Meitei (27), from Morak Ingkhon, Imphal East District, UNLF (K), and Keisham Tokio alias Toklaoba (24), from Thamnapokpi, Imphal East District, PREPAK (PRO).

Security forces later handed b...