Dimapur, Feb. 13 (EMN): Basing on specific information, Dimapur battalion of the Assam Rifles arrested one suspected NSCN (R) cadre along with arms during an operation from Naharbari in Dimapur on February 12.
The accused was identified as Isaka Awomi (41), son of Tovishe Awomi and resident of Naharbari village, Dimapur. The troopers also recovered two AK-56 rifle with magazines, two Point 22 mm pistol with magazines and 50 and four live rounds of AK-56 and Point 22 pistol respectively.
The team also recovered extortion slips, 25 of NNC, 28 of FGN, 29 of NSCN (R) and two extortion collection pads.
Assam Rifles press release stated that the accused along with the recoveries were handed over to East Police Station, Dimapur.
