Arunachal: Four cadres of ENNG apprehended from Namphai area

CHANGLANG: The Lekhapani Battalion on Sunday apprehended the most wanted revenue secretary of ENNG alongwith 3 other hardcore cadres from Namphai - II area of Miao circle in Changlang district.

Identified as SS Capt Wangjen Pangtha, Revenue Secretary, SS Sgt Hunsengla Semai, SS Cpl Mopai & SS Pvt Nyalu Pangsa, the forces recovered a set of Motorola phones with charger, 5 basic phones, 2 smartphones, 8 sim cards and foreign currencies.

The cadres were involved in extortion bid in Miao and Kharsang circles. They were caught based on the strong human and electronic input established by the Indian Army.

Previously part of NSCN (K) and NSCN (R), these cadres later defected to ENNG.

The successful operation resonates strong resolve of Indian Army against nefarious plans of insurgent groups for a peaceful North East. The timely action in thwarting extortion network by the security forces has been appreciated by the local populace and civil administration.