NSCN (IM) cadre nabbed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 04 2018:
The Army has apprehended a 'senior' insurgent of NSCN (IM) from Nungba on April 1 and recovered a pistol from his possession.
The insurgent is an active self styled captain of NSCN (IM), involved in several illegal activities in Noney and Tamenglong district, said a statement issued by the PIB Defence Wing, Government of India.
Initial investigations revealed that insurgent was involved in the firing incident on a convey of vehicles on NH 37 during the economic blockade last year.
He was involved in the killing of Dhikuinaug of Tamenglong during the economic blockade, said the statement.
He was also involved in the incident in March this year in which one Army Soldier was martyred.
He has been a member of NSCN (IM) since 1999 .
The individual has been handed over to Imphal West PS .