NSCN-IM cadres held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 03 2017:
After receiving inputs from reliable sources of six NSCN (IM) cadres taking shelter in Kadi-IV village, Troops of Tamei Battalion under the aegis of Senapati Brigade immediately conducted a search operation, said a statement issued by PIB(d), Imphal.
On seeing the security forces, the cadres escaped into the thick forest.
However, the security forces apprehended one cadre namely Withonbou (28), s/o Nambi of Kowalong village.
NSCN (IM) uniform, kit bag and Rs 4,800 were seized from his possession.
On further interrogation, he revealed that he had joined NSCN (IM) in August 2008 and they had been intimidating villagers of Lower Takou, Chaton, Kadi-I & IV to vote for NPF on the directions of CAO Makuilongdi region Merising.
The apprehended cadre alongwith recoveries was handed over to Patsoi police station Patsoi March 1 .