Imphal, June 7 -- A joint team of the Assam Rifles and National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested a top leader of the Kuki National Army (KNA), who was the mastermind behind the killing of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Moreh police station and injuring three police commandos.

Reports indicate that the joint team of Assam Rifles and NIA on Friday afternoon conducted a special operation at the hinted area of Mandoi Veng under the Moreh Police station in Manipur's Tengnoupal district, leading to the arrest of the KNA leader Kamginthang Gangte.

During the operation, the team also recovered one 9 mm pistol and one magazine, along with some incriminating documents.

Authorities stated that Gangte, also identified as ...