NSCN (I-M) cadres
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 21 2011:
The five NSCN (IM) cadres arrested by troops of 5 Assam Rifles from Senapati have been reportedly handed over to leaders of social organisations yesterday late in the evening.
According to a source, troops of 5 Assam Rifles arrested the five NSCN (IM) cadres from Monday Market area of Senapati district, which is not covered by the ceasefire agreement signed between the Government of India and the Naga rebel group, in the afternoon yesterday.
Two AK Rifles, one Carbine Stengun and one pistol which were seized from the possession of the arrested five NSCN (IM) cadres however have been taken into custody by the Assam Rifles.
Whether the arrested cadres were in possession of any money at the time of the arrest is yet to be established.
The identities of the arrested cadres are also yet to bwe disclosed, the source added.
It may be recalled that protesting the arrest of the five NSCN (IM) cadres, a large number of women came out and blocked National Highway 39 for some time at Ningthoupham area yesterday.