<p>Guwahati: Manipur CM N Biren Singh on Monday told television channels that a cadre of Kuki National Army Burma (KNA-B), a Myanmar-based insurgent group, was arrested in the state by Assam Rifles recently, suggesting involvement of foreign elements in the ongoing conflict. </p><p>Kuki Students' Organisation, however, rejected Singh's claim and stated that the arrested person, Thangliankap, is a registered refugee from the conflict-torn Myanmar, who took refuge in Manipur. </p><p>"Thangliankap did not illegally enter Manipur. Instead, he followed due process by registering with the concerned authorities at the border, filling out a proforma for identification of migrants/refugees of Myanmar origin entering into Manipur/residing in Manipur due to the unstable political situation in Myanmar, just like others who have sought refuge in the state due to the current political unrest in Myanmar," said a statement issued by KSO's information and publicity wing on Monday evening. </p>.Centre should take steps to protect territorial integrity of Manipur: CM Biren Singh in memorandum to Governor.<p>KSO said Thangliankap is a resident of Kolang area in Khampat in Myanmar. </p><p>Earlier in the day, the Manipur CM told television reporters in Imphal, "From the beginning I have been talking about involvement of foreign elements in the conflict and supply of weapons for insurgents in Manipur. But I complement the Assam Rifles for arresting the Myanmar insurgent now." Singh said he would push for a NIA investigation into the case. </p><p>Assam Rifles, however, has not yet made any official confirmation about the arrest. </p><p>"The Chief Minister should not be too hasty in jumping to conclusions based on rudimentary investigations and information," KSO said.</p>
<p>Guwahati: Manipur CM N Biren Singh on Monday told television channels that a cadre of Kuki National Army Burma (KNA-B), a Myanmar-based insurgent group, was arrested in the state by Assam Rifles recently, suggesting involvement of foreign elements in the ongoing conflict. </p><p>Kuki Students' Organisation, however, rejected Singh's claim and stated that the arrested person, Thangliankap, is a registered refugee from the conflict-torn Myanmar, who took refuge in Manipur. </p><p>"Thangliankap did not illegally enter Manipur. Instead, he followed due process by registering with the concerned authorities at the border, filling out a proforma for identification of migrants/refugees of Myanmar origin entering into Manipur/residing in Manipur due to the unstable political situation in Myanmar, just like others who have sought refuge in the state due to the current political unrest in Myanmar," said a statement issued by KSO's information and publicity wing on Monday evening. </p>.Centre should take steps to protect territorial integrity of Manipur: CM Biren Singh in memorandum to Governor.<p>KSO said Thangliankap is a resident of Kolang area in Khampat in Myanmar. </p><p>Earlier in the day, the Manipur CM told television reporters in Imphal, "From the beginning I have been talking about involvement of foreign elements in the conflict and supply of weapons for insurgents in Manipur. But I complement the Assam Rifles for arresting the Myanmar insurgent now." Singh said he would push for a NIA investigation into the case. </p><p>Assam Rifles, however, has not yet made any official confirmation about the arrest. </p><p>"The Chief Minister should not be too hasty in jumping to conclusions based on rudimentary investigations and information," KSO said.</p>