AR apprehend NSCN (K-YA), NSCN (R) cadres

Assam Rifles apprehended one active cadre of NSCN (K-YA) from general area Selouphe (RB 1602) on August 10.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), based on specific intelligence regarding presence of a UG cadre in general area Selouphe, troops of Assam Rifles along with Police representative launched an operation and apprehended “self styled leacy” Kashito Sema of NSCN (K-YA), age 50 years, r/o Mukalime vill, distt Zunheboto. Recoveries included one point 32mm pistol with mag and one 12 bore rifle with thirteen 12 bore cartridges. The apprehended individual along with recovered items was handed over to Diphupar Police Station for further investigation.

Assam Rifles during its ongoing operation also apprehended one active cadre of NSCN (R) from general area Chekiye on August 9. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), troops of Assam Rifles along with Police representative launched an operation and apprehended “self styled raja peyu” Kamal Sangma of NSCN (R), age 29 years, r/o Durbagaon, distt Dimapur. Recoveries included a point 32mm pistol with mag. The apprehended individual along with recovered items was handed over to Diphupar Police Station for further investigation.