Imphal, Feb. 18 -- Security forces have arrested the Finance Secretary of the proscribed United National Kuki Army (UNKA), a non-Suspension of Operations (SoO) entity, in Manipur's Churachandpur district.

According to a defence wing statement, the arrest was made possible by specific intelligence inputs, which led to a cordon and search operation by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police on Monday night.

The cadre attempted to flee but was pursued and forced to surrender without a shot being fired, showcasing the troops' tactical discipline and concern for civilian safety.

The arrested individual was found with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition.

Further searches of the house where he was hiding yielded a .315 rifle and a country-made single-barr...