Imphal, July 6 -- Some errant cadres of the United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), one of the insurgent outfits currently engaged in peace talks with the central and state governments, have fled with weapons from their camp located at Yaithibi Loukon in Manipur's Kakching district.

UPPK Chairman Konthoujam Homeshwar, also known as Chingkhei, made this statement during a press meet held in Imphal on Saturday.

A few UPPK cadres, led by General Secretary N. Ahed alias Lemba, escaped from the camp with weapons on Friday.

The chairman appealed to the public not to entertain any monetary demands made by Lemba alias Ahed and his followers, including Home Secretary Roni, Finance Secretary Konthou, Defence Secretary Ingenjao, Deputy Financ...