Factional conflict mastermind arrrested: PIB (DW)
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 19 2013:
One of the masterminds of the Inter Factional Conflicts (IFCs) between NSCN (IM) and NSCN (K), ZUF combine during the last two years in Tamenglong dist has been apprehended by troops operating under Red Shield Division.
According to a PIB (DW) statement, troops of Red Shield Division launched a search operation in Lukhambi, Nonei area on Dec 18.The operation led to apprehension of one hardcore cadre of NSCN (IM) named SS 2nd Lt Timothy Kamei (31) S/o Aching Kamei, of Nonei III, Tamenglong dist.
One 7.65 mm USA made automatic Pistol with magazine and large quantity of ammunition were recovered from his possession.
SS second Lt Timothy Kamie joined the NSCN (IM) in Jan 2005 and was involved in last few IFCs with NSCN (K) and ZUF in the areas of Haochong, Ijerong and Haochongpung, he had also led the NSCN (IM) cadres in the recent IFC held on Nov 26 at Haochongpung where one cadre of ZUF was injured.