Two cadre of the hill-based Thadou People Liberation Army (TPLA) were apprehended by the army on July 2 last, said a press release issued by the PRO today.
The cadre were arrested from Motbung village in Senapati district, said the release.
The apprehended duo have been identified as Lilen Lhouvum (40) and Rilkam Khongsai (28), said the release.
Two 9 mm pistols with magazines, seven live rounds of 9 mm arms, two mobile phones along with four SIM cards were recovered from the arrested duo, said the release.
Further investigation revealed the two militants were involved in various nefarious activities including extortion and kidnapping.
