NSCN-IM cadre held in Arunachal Pradesh

A CORRESPONDENT

ITANAGAR: The security forces deployed in the TCL region achieved a major breakthrough in its fight against insurgency with the arrest of self-styled insurgent Tainai Wangnoham.

Based on specific intelligence input, for sevaral days, a joint team of Longding Battalion of Assam Rifles along with Army and Assam Police tracked the move of Tainai Wangnoham and his associates who were involved in threatening the locals residing in Kanubari area of Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh. Subsequently, the joint team nabbed the insurgent near Banfera tea garden of the Sonari district in Assam.

The initial interrogation has revealed that Tainai was involved in extortion and recruitment attempts on behalf of NSCN-IM in Wancho region. The arrested cadre has been handed over to Sonari Police for further investigation.The arrest of the insurgent is a massive blow to the illegal activities of NSCN-IM in Wancho region. It is a big relief for the locals of Longding District who were continuously threatened by the dreaded insurgent.

Also Read:  NSCN-IM accuses Centre's interlocutor of misinforming people

Also Watch: