Dimapur, Sep. 17 (EMN): The Assam Rifles on Sunday claimed to have ‘busted an extortion racket’ ran by NSCN (K) cadres in Kohima, and arrest 7 members of the banned outfit during operations conducted on September 15 and 16th.
A press release from the force’s public relations officer stated that personnel of 3 AR ‘along with police representatives’ had apprehended three NSCN (K) cadres ‘in general area PHQ and PR Hill’, in Kohima on September 15 last.
“The three apprehended individuals were identified as self style (sic) Sergeant Hoshito Ayemi son of Nizheto Ayemi resident of Vill - Vekuho, Dist - Zunheboto, PS - Zunheboto, L Majingmong Thiipori (civil wing) son of Lingchingmong, resident of Phokhungri , Dist - Phek, PS - Meluri, and LinpingthuPachuri (civil wing) Son of Y Asang Pachuri resident of Vill - Phokhungri , Dist - Phek, PS – Meluri.”
On September 16, the 3 AR launched yet another operation ‘along with police representatives in general area High School junction’, Kohima. “During the operation troops of Assam Rifles intercepted a suspected vehicle in general area Naga Bazaar, bye pass road (sic) and apprehended four cadres of NSCN (K),” it informed.
The arrested persons were identified as: Bennilo Bukh, Adeo Kiewhuo, Neiktoula Kenguruse and Thejavinuo Theja. “The items recovered from the individuals included six extortion challans.
The apprehendees (sic) along with the recovered items were handed over to OC North police station Kohima for further investigation.”
