One remanded to NIA custody

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, May 27:  The Special Court, NIA Manipur today remanded one Thangkhuallian from Singngat sub-division to 10 days NIA custody in connection with an ambush laid by militants on November 13 morning last year.
Notably, one Commanding Officer of Assam Rifles, his wife, a minor son and four other personnel of Assam Rifles were killed in the ambush while six other personnel sustained injuries.
The arrested person who is only identified as  Thangkhuallian from Singngat sub-division was produced before the Special Court, NIA Manipur by a team of NIA along with a prayer for 10 days police custody for smooth investigation of the case.
The Court, on perusal of the case and after hearing the submission of the NIA, remanded Thangkhuallian to NIA custody till June 5, sources informed.
Khamliankhup, father of Thangkhuallian was also arrested a few days back and is presently in NIA custody.
Khamliankhup was produced before the same Court a few days back and he was remanded to NIA custody till May 30.
NIA took over the case as per an order of Ministry of Home Affairs a few days after the deadly ambush on a convoy of 46 Assam Rifles on November 13 morning last year at Shingnat area near Indo-Myanmar border.