Two Naga militants nabbed in Arunachal Pradesh
Based on intelligence input the Changlang Battalion and Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of DAO division conducted operations at Jungmaisung and Nogna village and nabbed the militant duo.
Komhima based Defence PRO Colonel Chiranjeet Konwer said that, Wangdi Tailong, a Self Styled Private of NSCN(R) was apprehended based on specific intelligence about presence of one cadre trying to terrorize and attempting forced extortion in Jungmaisung village.
The Changlang battalion swiftly launched an operation and apprehended the Self Styled Private with a pistol and live ammunition.
Post spot interrogation he admitted allegiance to NSCN(R). He further divulged that he has been an active part of the outfit since August 2016 and had also undergone training in a NSCN camp in Nagaland for three months as an active cadre.
In another operation, based on specific intelligence about presence of cadres trying to terrorize and attempting forced extortion in Nogna village.
The Khonsa battalion swiftly launched an operation resulting in destruction of a hideout of NSCN(K).
The security personnel has been carrying out aggressive operations in South Arunachal Pradesh and this apprehension has struck a blow to the extortion activities being carried out by the underground cadres of the group in the area.
(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)
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