NSCN (K) over ground worker apprehended in Tinsukia

Tinsukia: Based on specific intelligence input received regarding the movement of NSCN (K) over ground worker in Tipong village under Tinsukia District, a joint operation with Assam Police has launched Lekhapani Bn under Dao Division in the wee hours of Saturday.

During the operation one, NSCN (K) over ground worker identified as Buddeshwar Bora aged 52 years, a resident of Tipong under Tinsukia District has been apprehended.

One .32 mm Pistol, live rounds of ammunition, 2 Detonators, approximately 300 grams White Phosphorous Powder, a huge amount of Indian Currency and illegal Alcohol have been recovered from the NSCN (K) over ground worker.

As per preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the overground worker was involved in such activity from last 8 years and also used to supply warlike stores, ration and alcohol to the NSCN (K) and discloses the movement of security forces to the outfit.

The apprehended NSCN(K) over ground worker was handed over to Police Station Lekhapani and an FIR was lodged under section 120(B)/121/121(A),25 (1-B), R/W 10/13 UA, R/W53 of the Assam Excise Act, 1910.

It may be mentioned that this operation is part of the ongoing crackdown by security forces on the terrorist organization active in Upper ASSAM wherein there have been many apprehensions of the insurgents.