INDIAN ARMY APPREHENDS NSCN (IM) CADRE IN TIRAP DISTRICT

GUWAHATI: Based on a specific input, troops of Indian Army in a joint operation with Arunachal Pradesh Police apprehended a hardcore cadre of NSCN(IM) near Deomali in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on June 6, stated a PIB (Defence wing) release.

The apprehended cadre has been identified as Self Styled Private Lomben Shin, age 44 yrs, resident of Lomlo village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh. It is suspected that the individual was actively involved in extortion and recruitment activities in the region. The team also recovered one 7.65 mm pistol along with two live rounds of ammunition and extortion notes from the insurgent. The individual has been handed over to Deomali Police Station for further investigations.

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