'IM' cadres arrested
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN
Dimapur, March 13 2014 :
Two days ago, the 33 Assam Rifles apprehended three NSCN-IM cadres from coal mines near Naginimora along with arms, ammunition and other war like stores, according to PRO-IGAR-North based in Kohima.
It said the apprehendees have been identified as Panreishang Tangkhul and Yalem Konyak who are from military wing and Simon Konyak who is a civil wing cadre of NSCN-IM.
According to the PRO-IGAR (North), the cadres were hiding in huts of workers of the coal mine and had come with intention of carrying out illegal extortions from contractors of coal mine.
The surgical operation by the troops of Assam Rifles was based on information received about presence of their cadres.
As the search operation commenced, the cadres tried to escape but were nabbed after a short chase.
The operation reflects the professional conduct of Assam Rifles troops and their intolerance towards anti social activities by any faction, the PRO-IGAR(North) stated.