NSCN (IM), NSCN (KN) cadres apprehended in Nagaland’s Dimapur; arms, drugs recovered

DIMAPUR: The Security forces apprehended NSCN (IM), NSCN (KN) cadres in two separate operations in Nagaland’s Dimapur district.

The PRO (Defence) informed today that the security forces along with Nagaland Police representatives apprehended the cadres in two separate operations. The security forces recovered one point 22 Pistol with ammunition, drugs and cash from one NSCN (IM) cadre near Purana Bazar in Dimapur.

Further, the PRO informed that the apprehended cadre along with the recoveries were handed over to East Police Station Dimapur, for further investigation.

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In another joint operation, the Security forces with State police representative on Friday, January 22, 2021, apprehended an NSCN (KN) cadre near Tisephema in Dimapur.

They also recovered One .22 Rifle, .22 Pistol, One Air Rifle, One single Bore Rifle, live rounds, and cash amount of ₹1,43,500/- from the apprehended person.

The PRO informed that the apprehended NSCN (KN) cadre and recovered items were handed over to the State police for further investigation.

More details awaited.

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