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Suspected NSCN (U) cadre along with the seized items.[/caption]
Dimapur, Jan. 9 (EMN): In a major setback to NSCN (U), Longding battalion of the Assam Rifles in Arunachal Pradesh has arrested one ‘ss’ private Khungam Pansa on January 8 night.
According to a security forces press release, the cadre was arrested basing on specific inputs while trying to terrorise and extort money from Zedua colony in Longding. It stated that the battalion swiftly launched an operation and apprehended the cadre with a pistol, live ammunition and opium.
It added that Longding battalion under the aegis of DAO Division has been carrying out relentless operations in south Arunachal Pradesh to keep the area peaceful.
During interrogation, the cadre admitted to have been actively taking part of the outfit since 2016 after undergoing training at NSCN training camp. The cadre was also reported to be actively involved in extortion activities in Longding district.
