Mon, April 23 (MExN): 33 Assam Rifles apprehended one NSCN (K) cadre from Techa Colony, Mon on April 22. The apprehended person, according to a press release from Assam Rifles, has been identified as No 7372 Lieutenant Colonel Aman Konyak, 42, resident of Langkho village (Myanmar). Assam Rifles also recovered a pt 22 Pistol with one magazine and five live rounds from the cadre. “The apprehension has once again sent a strong message to the faction to restrict unauthorized movement with weapons, thereby maintaining peace, tranquility in the area and enforcing Cease Fire Ground Rules,” stated the note.
GPRN/NSCN cadre apprehended
Troops of 29 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 6 Sector AR also apprehended one GPRN/NSCN cadre with “illegal weapons and incriminating documents” from City Tower, Dimapur. The press release informed that the individual has been identified as Ato Sema from Zunheboto district. 7.65mm pistol (registration No 1407) along with two magazines and a tax collection receipt were recovered from him. The apprehended person along with the recovered items was handed over to the West Police Station, Dimapur, the note added.
Illegal liquor seized
Meanwhile, troops of 37 Assam Rifles during routine vehicle checks on NH-29 intercepted a Maruti Eeco van and seized 382 bottles and cans of illegal liquor near Kukidolong. Four persons travelling in the vehicle (Registration No NL-01-8103) were apprehended. The illegal liquor was being taken to Kohima, said the release. The apprehended persons were identified as Sheela Basumatary, Mohu Basumatary, Annmi Angami, and Mamang Singson. The apprehended persons along with the recovered items were handed over to the Excise Department, Dimapur.
