Guwahati: An NSCN (IM) cadre was arrested in the New Paniduria area of Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh during a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police. The arrested cadre has been identified as Wangson Wangchuk, who was arrested during the security operation in the area.
As per the information available, security personnel recovered a pistol, a magazine, five live rounds of ammunition, cash amounting to Rs 4,450 and several incriminating documents from the possession of the arrested cadre.
The operation was conducted as part of intensified security measures in the region to prevent the activities of insurgent groups and maintain peace in the area. The recovery of the firearm, ammunition and other materials is expected to aid the authorities in their investigation into the activities and network of the NSCN (IM) in the region.
Security are continuing their investigation to determine the purpose of the recovered items and whether the arrested cadre was linked to any recent unlawful activities in the area. Further details are awaited.