Five militants lay down arms before Assam Rifles authorities

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Press Trust of India Imphal
Last Updated : Jan 25 2013 | 4:04 AM IST

Official sources said today two rifles, two 9mm pistols and several rounds of ammunition were handed over to the authorities when the militants laid down arms.

The sources revealed that the UTLA-TG broke away from UTLA (Robert Faction) and that both UTLA factios were operating in parts of Manipur in the Jiribam area and parts of Cachar in Assam.

Their main aim is to form autonomous areas for some small tribes to be carved out of Manipur and Cachar district of Assam.

  

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First Published: Aug 30 2012 | 11:55 AM IST

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