NSCN-KK, arms peddler nabbed
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Dimapur, July 14 2014:
One NSCN-Khole/Kitovi cadre and an arms peddler have been apprehended by Assam Rifles personnel from Nagaland in two separate incidents.
According to the PRO-IGAR(North), during routine Mobile Vehicle Check Post established by troops of 29 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 6 Sector Assam Rifles at Vihokhu village on July 12 one NSCN (Khole-Kitovi) cadre was apprehended alongwith one M-20 pistol, two magazines and assorted ammunition.
It said the individual tried to escape, but was apprehended after short pursuit.
The apprehended individual was identified as captain Vikaho Zhimomi (35), NSCN (KK), a resident of Khuvuxu village, Zunheboto district.
The apprehended individual alongwith recovered items was handed over to Diphupar police station.
In another incident, based on specific information about movement of armed individual, 29 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 6 Sector Assam Rifles launched an operation in general area Supply Road, Dimapur on July 11 and apprehended one individual who was in possession of one 7.65 mm pistol with a magazine and assorted ammunition, the PRO-IGAR(North) .