Dimapur, Aug. 23 (EMN): In a coordinated operation, Khonsa battalion of the Assam Rifles has arrested on alleged NSCN (K) cadre in Khogla village under Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, on August 22 while carrying out extortion.
According to the defence release, the cadre was identified as ‘ss’ private Haejam Wangsa of NSCN (K). He was arrested in possession of a pistol, live ammunition, extortion notes, opium and other incriminating evidence. The accused person divulged that he has been an active part of the outfit since 2014 and had undergone three months weapon training in a NSCN (K) camp in neighbouring country, the statement said.