AR apprehends NSCN-IM, NSCN K Cadres

DIMAPUR, 23 FEB 2014:    Based on specific information about the movement of an armed cadre in general area Walford, troops of 29 Assam Rifles were launched to apprehend the individual.  At around 1400 hours, the troops tracked the individual and intercepted him. On thorough search of the individual, he was found to be in possession of illegal/unauthorized weapon and was consequently arrested. One Pistol of 7.65mm along with magazine recovered from him.

The individual is a self styled Lieutenant of NSCN (IM) namely Threchem Sangtam, 32 yrs, r/o Chatang, Dist Tuensang Nagaland. On interrogation, he revealed that he was performing the duties of Security Junior Controlling Officer at NSCN (IM) designated camp Hebron. The apprehended along with recovered weapon was later handed over to the East Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation.

On another incident, based on specific information about the movement of armed UG cadres in general area Gholaghat Police Point, troops of 29 Assam Rifles were launched to apprehend the individuals. At around 1800 hours, the troops tracked the individuals and intercepted them. On thorough search of the individuals, they were found to be in possession of illegal/unauthorized weapon and ammunition and were consequently arrested. One Pistol of 9mm Beretta along with magazine, seven live rounds 9mm and Santro Xing registration No NL O1C-9496 black in colour were recovered from them.

The individuals are Mr Imdi Ao r/o Lonjang Dist - Mokokchung Nagaland and Mete Jimer r/o Ungma, Dist Mokokchung Nagaland. The apprehendees along with recovered weapon and ammunition were later handed over to the East Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation.