
AR apprehend NSCN (K) cadre Mon, January 13 (MExN): 35 Assam Rifles apprehended Corporal Cheimang of NSCN (K) on January 10 in Mon. The apprehended person was staying in Mon Town and carrying out tax collection for NSCN (K), a press release from AR alleged. “He also provided shelter and assistance to NSCN (K) cadres to carry out their nefarious activities to include extortion in Mon town,” it added. A .22 mm pistol along with ammunition was recovered from him. AR apprehend two alleged arms dealers Dimapur, January 13 (MExN): Troops of 41 Assam Rifles along with police representative apprehended two alleged arms dealers at 6th Mile, Sovima Village, Dimapur on January 12. One 9 mm pistol, two laptops, two mobile phones and 25 bottles of Rexcod syrup were recovered from the two identified as Sadam Husain (25) and Kevi Yalie (37), informed a press release from Assam Rifles. The individuals along with the recovered items were handed over to Diphupar Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation, the release added. CM greets Chakhesangs on Sukrunye Kohima, January 13 (MExN): The Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang has extended heartiest greetings to the Chakhesang community on the occasion of Sukrunye. “As the colorful festival marks the beginning of sowing season ahead, the Chakhesang community gears up and celebrate the most important festival with traditional fervor and gaiety as it symbolizes the sanctification of youth and a ceremony to ensure prosperous future for the community,” he said. The CM hoped that the festival will not only be a time for merriment but a time to recreate the flavour and purpose of the festival. Zeliang wished the community a joyous and peaceful celebration.