AR arrests NSCN (K) cadre in Kohima

Dimapur, March 1 (MExN): The Assam Rifles today informed that one NSCN (K) cadre was arrested from general area Old NST Bus Stand, Kohima on February 28.  

The cadre was arrested during a joint operation by Chieswema and Kohima Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N), along with police representative based on specific intelligence regarding presence of NSCN (K) in the area, informed a press release from PRO HQ IGAR (N).  

The cadre, identified as Vepa Hekho (31), a resident of Sethotsou village under Phek distict, confessed his prolonged involvement in collection of illegal taxes and extrotion, it said.  

The recovery from individual included two extortion slips of NSCN (K) and a sum of Rs 1250, the release said.  

The individual along with recovered items was handed over to North Police Station Kohima for further investigation, it added.