NSCN (K) cadre arrested
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 21 2015 :
Based on reliable information, a team of District Police Commando, Imphal West conducted search operation and arrested one Deputy Secretary Revenue/Finance of NSCN (K), namely Maringmei Nelson alias Gaisenlung (37), son of M Digongthu of Makti Samjang Part-II, Nungba under Tamenglong District from the gate of Sangai Hotel, Nagamapal on Friday.
According to a press note issued by PRO, Police Department, RK Tutusana, investigation revealed that he had served demand letters and extorted huge amount of money from railway project companies working in Tamenglong district.
He was allegedly involved in an ambush on Assam Rifles convoy at Nungba Bazar in the first week of October last and came to Imphal on November 17 last to collect extortion money from truck owners plying along Imphal-Jiri highway, said the release.
Investigation further revealed that he was also observing the movement of IRB/MR escort party escorting trucks plying on Imphal-Jiri highway.
Incriminating articles were seized from his possession.
A case has been registered at Imphal Police Station and investigation is going on.