DREADED NSCN(R) CADRE HELD IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Assam Rifles has apprehended a dreaded NSCN (R) cadre in Changlang district in Arunachal Pradesh. Based on intelligence input, the Jairampur battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of DAO Division launched an operation at 17 Mile area in Changlang district and apprehended the militant. The NSCN (R) cadre has been identified as Chajong Mossang. A pistol and live ammunition have been recovered from his possession. The militant was trying to extort money from the local people.