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Assam Rifles apprehend 2 NSCN (IM) cadres in Longding district

First Published: 15th October, 2023 9:39 IST

The joint team of security forces apprehended one hardcore insurgent and one over ground worker of the NSCN (IM) group

Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh apprehended two National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres during an operation in Longding district, official said on Saturday.

Based on inputs, a joint team of Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh police launched an operation in the border village of Chop.

During the operation, joint team of security forces apprehended one hardcore insurgent and one over ground worker of the NSCN (IM) group.

The apprehended cadres have been identified as Self Styled Lance Corporal Namleuku Zeme, resident of Mpai, Peren, Nagaland and over ground worker is Langang Gangsa, resident of Ranapio of Chop village, Arunachal Pradesh.

As per Assam Riffle official, the apprehension of a hardcore militant and an over ground worker is being celebrated as a major success for the security forces in the region.

The NSCN (IM) has been a cause of concern, as it has been attempting to carry out operations against the people in the Tirap, Changlang and Longding (TCL) region from across the international border.

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