Assam Rifles apprehend one NSCN (K) cadre at Phelungre

7 Assam Rifles apprehended one NSCN (K) cadre during an operation in general area Phelungre Junction on February 10.

According to PRO IGAR (N) based on specific input the column stopped a suspected vehicle Maruti 800, wherein an NSCN (K) cadre, identified as ‘self style lieutenant colonel’ Shkato Tikher (40), son of Changli Tikher, resident of Matonger village was apprehended along with one 9mm Pistol, one Mag and  10 Rds. He was handed over to the police subsequently for further investigation, PRO added.