NSCN (IM) cadre held near Ledo Town in Tinsukia District

GUWAHATI: Acting on a specific input, Army troops apprehended an active cadre of NSCN (IM) near Ledo Town in Tinsukia District of Assam on July 30. It is suspected that the individual was actively involved in extortion and recruitment activities in Ledo and Margherita.

The troops also recovered one .22 pistol (USA made) along with four rounds of live ammunition and Rs 1,830 in cash from his possession. The apprehended individual along with the recoveries have been handed over to Ledo Police Station for further investigations, stated a release.

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