AR nabs NSCN (K-YA) active cadre
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 28 2022:
Mokokchung Battalion of IGAR (North) apprehended an active NSCN (K-YA) cadre from Mon district, Nagaland on December 26 night.
According to a release issued by PRO (Defence), Kohima, based on specific input from reliable source, a team of Assam Rifles along with a police representative established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post at secluded locations between Wakching-Shiong Road Junction in Mon district.
The team intercepted the cadre travelling by a motorcycle and subsequently apprehended while he was trying to flee.
The apprehended cadre has been identified as self-styled sergeant Wangli Konyak alias Pongai of Shiong village in Mon district who was involved in extortion and anti-national activities in the area.
The individual found in possession of weapon, ammunition, communication equipment and other miscellaneous items has been handed over to Mon Police Station along with recovered stores for further investigations.