Dimapur, February 18 (MexN): 36 Assam Rifles apprehended an NSCN (K) cadre at Lilen Kuki in Peren district on February 18 during a search operation launched along with police representative. The operation, according to a press release from Assam Rifles was launched based on specific information regarding presence of an armed cadre. Troops of the 36 Assam Rifles apprehended the cadre along with one 7.65 mm pistol (bearing no K-5832), three live rounds of 7.65 mm, two gelatin sticks, one detonator, two unidentified explosives, one battery and one mobile phone, the release stated. He has been identified as Lamngul Hmar (29). “It was revealed that the individual belongs to NSCN (K) and holds the rank of SS Sergeant in the faction,” the release added. The apprehended individual along with the recovered arms and items was handed over to Athibung Police Station, Peren for further investigation.
