Kohima, August 4 (MExN): In a major blow to the militant organizations in the area of Tinsukia district, one senior NSCN (R) cadre was apprehended from 9 Mile, Jagun, Tinsukia district on August during a joint operation conducted by the Indian Army and Assam Police. As per a press release from PIB, Defence Wing, based on specific input received from reliable sources regarding presence of NSCN (R) cadre in the area, the joint operation was conducted. The apprehended cadre was identified as Sergeant Major Daniel Sankey, resident of Thaho village - 1, near Pangsau Pass, India. One pistol with magazine and five rounds of live ammunition were recovered from him. The apprehended cadre along with recovered arms and ammunition have been handed over to Police for investigation.
