Dimapur, May 25 (MExN): Based on specific information regarding presence of armed NSCN (K) cadres, 32 Assam Rifles along with police representatives launched a search operation at Duncan Basti in Dimapur on May 23 and arrested two suspected NSCN (K) cadres. The AR in a release identified the two as Sgt Maj T Rongsen Ao (37) and Under Secretary Wapang Ao (38). The individuals revealed that they were involved in extortion and subversive activities in Dimapur and its neighbouring areas, the release claimed. The duo was handed over to West Police Station, Dimapur. AR apprehend alleged arms dealer Troops of 41 Assam Rifles apprehended an individual identified as Levito Swu (35) from Thahekhu in Dimapur district on May 23. One .22 mm pistol and magazine were recovered from the person, it was informed. “The individual revealed that he was involved in illegal procurement and smuggling of arms in Dimapur,” the AR claimed in a press release. The apprehended was handed over to Sub Urban Police Station, Dimapur along with the recovered items. IMFL worthRs. 65 lakhs recovered 36 Assam Rifles recovered 1770 cases of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth around Rs 65 lakhs at Chekiye village in Dimapur on May 22. The recovery was made from a garage rented by Victo Yepthomi, an AR release informed, adding that the individual is absconding and his whereabouts remain unknown. The recovered liquor was handed over to Diphupar Police Station for further investigation.
