NSCN (K) cadre arrested
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Dimapur, July 26 2016:
Based on a specific input, a search operation
was carried out in Alahuto Colony, Zunheboto district on July 17
by 5 Assam Rifles with police representatives where self-styled
sergeant of NSCN (K) Aluto Achumi (29) of Aochagalimi,
Zunheboto was apprehended along with one .22 pistol with a maga-
zine, five live rounds of .22 caliber and 24 bottles of rum, according
to PRO, IGAR(North) based in Kohima.
The PRO, IGAR(N) claimed that the cadre has been ac-
tively involved in carrying out extortion in Zunheboto Town.
He was handed over to the Zunheboto police Station on Jul
17."The locals applauded the efforts put in by Assam Rifles
to address their grievances towards maintaining peaceful en-
vironment in Zunheboto district," the IGAR(N) further claimed.
"There have been number of complaints by local populace
with respect to extortion and illegal taxation carried out in
Zunheboto Town, Nagaland.
Locals had approached 5 Assam
Rifles to help in curbing the menace of extortion," the PRO,
IGAR(North) also claimed.