Dimapur, August 28 (MExN): 37 Assam Rifles apprehended an arms peddler and NSCN (IM) cadre during operations conducted at Chumukedima and Thahekhu in Dimapur on August 19 and 23 respectively. Two weapons, ammunition, “warlike stores” and “incriminating documents” were recovered in the operations, according to a press release from Assam Rifles.
The first operation was launched in general area at Sukhovi Road, Chumukedima, where the suspected individual was intercepted and searched leading to recovery of one illegal .22 pistol with live ammunition, the release said. The apprehended individual, AR stated, was identified as Loyam Chang, who admitted his involvement in arms peddling activities. He revealed that he had come to Sukhovi Road for sale of the recovered weapon to a potential customer, it added. Loyam along with the recovered items were handed over to Diphupar Police Station on August 19 itself.
The second operation was launched jointly by 37 Assam Rifles and 32 Assam Rifles in Thahekhu area on August 23 based on confirmed information regarding presence of an armed NSCN (IM) cadre. As part of the operation, a suspected house was searched along with police personnel from Sub Urban Police Station, wherein one illegal .22 pistol, live ammunition and “incriminating documents” of NSCN (IM) were recovered, according to the press release. The apprehended cadre was identified as Albert Mao, who is serving as a ‘Leacy’ with NSCN (IM), Assam Rifles said. He was handed over to Sub Urban Police Station, Dimapur on the same day.
The two successive proactive operations, AR expressed, will “serve a dent to nefarious activities in areas adjoining Dimapur and impose caution among underground groups acting in contravention of Ceasefire Ground Rules and contribute towards improvement of security situation in the area.”
