Imphal, Sept 24: In a significant breakthrough, security forces have arrested the prime accused in the September 19 ambush on Assam Rifles personnel at Sabal Leikai, Nambol, in Bishnupur district.

A joint operation by District Police Imphal West, Bishnupur Police, and 33 Assam Rifles was launched around 1 am on Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of Khomdram Ojit Singh, alias Keilal (47), of Awang Leikinthabi Awang Leikai, Imphal West.

Ojit, a former PLA cadre who was previously arrested in 2007, reportedly admitted during questioning that he continues to work for the outlawed outfit.

He also confessed to his direct involvement in the September 19 attack, in which militants fired on Assam Rifles troops before fleeing towards Loktak Lake, the police said.

Acting on his disclosure, secur

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