EMN
Dimapur, June 21
Troops of 19 Assam Rifles acting upon specific information regarding presence of three NSCN (K) cadres with weapons at PR Hill launched an operation on June 20 which led to the apprehension of three cadres of NSCN (K) namely ‘ss’ Pvt MukanYim, 24 years, son of Among Yim, resident of Tuensang, ‘ss’ Pvt Tokie Sema, age 22 years, son of Akheto Sema, resident of Nutan Basti, Dimapur and ‘ss’ 2nd Lt Ghoshito Awomi, 26 years, son of Late Nivishe Awomi, resident of PR Hill Colony, Kohima.
The team recovered one 7.65mm pistol (Made in Italy) alongwith two magazines, one 7.65mm pistol (country made) alongwith two magazines, one .22 pistol (country made) alongwith one magazine, 22 live rounds of 7.65mm, one bullet proof patka, one bullet proof jacket, extortion notes and one discharge order of ‘ss’ Lt. Nagaha of Lothavi.
The accused were handed over to Kohima Police Station (South) for further interrogation and investigation.
In another operation, troops of 19 Assam Rifles acting upon specific information regarding presence of suspected person with weapon in Mohonkhola, launched search operation alongwith police which led to the apprehension of an individual, Meren Ao, 23 years, son of Temjen Ao, resident of Longmisa, Mokokchung. The search team recovered one.22 Semi Automatic Rifle (Made in USA) alongwith one magazine and 500 assorted ammunitions and 33 detonators. The accused was handed over to Kohima Police Station (South) for further interrogation and investigation.
