Dimapur, May 25 (MExN): 37 Assam Rifles apprehended Captain Nasaka Kinny of NSCN (K) during an operation in Thilixu area of Dimapur on May 23. Captain Nasaka is one of the four NSCN (K) cadres who carried out attack on Assam Rifles personnel at Indira Gandhi Stadium on March 26, 2015 resulting in abrogation of ceasefire between NSCN (K) and Govt. of India, according to a Defence press release.
Since the March 26 incident, Nasaka was wanted by the police and the security forces with prize money of Rs 2 lakhs on his head. After carrying out the attack, Nasaka had escaped to Ponyo Camp of NSCN (K) in Myanmar, the release said, alleging he recently came back to Nagaland with intentions to carry out attacks on security forces.
Nasaka was apprehended with six weapons and “warlike stores”, the release said. The recovered weapons included one AK-47 Assault Rifle, one US Carbine, two .22 Rifles and two Single Barrel Rifles. In addition, one Chinese Hand Grenade, one Prismatic Compass and 194 rounds of assorted ammunition were also recovered, it added.
“On spot questioning, Nasaka admitted his alliance with NSCN (K) as well as his involvement in the attack on Assam Rifles personnel at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima," the release added
