KOHIMA: In a joint operation, personnel of the Army and Assam Police apprehended a cadre of NSCN(IM) near Lalpahara in Tinsukia District of Assam on April 24. Based on a specific input, the joint team launched a search operation in the area. During the operation, the troops apprehended the cadre who has been identified as self styled private Raju Bramo, resident of Shisupani village in Golaghat district of Assam. During the operation, the troops also recovered one Point 22 Pistol and four live rounds of ammunition. The apprehended person along with recovered weapon has been handed over to Lekhapani Police Station for further investigations, stated a PIB release.