Dibrugarh: Security forces apprehended an active cadre of NSCN (IM) during a special operation conducted in the general area of Ledo in Assam’s Tinsukia district on Friday.
Acting on credible intelligence regarding the presence of an NSCN (IM) cadre allegedly involved in weapon-related activities and the collection of extortion money, 20 Assam Rifles launched a special operation in the area.
Based on the intelligence input, the operation commenced at 1600 hrs on August 28. During the operation, an active NSCN (IM) cadre was apprehended on Friday night.
The apprehended individual was identified as SS Sergeant Major Yangsin Khocha, a resident of Phangsun Village, PS Namtok, District Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh.
During the operation, security forces recovered one mobile phone and one carry bag from his possession. Preliminary interrogation reportedly revealed information regarding the movement of other cadres in the area and their alleged activities against security forces.
The apprehended cadre was also found to be working under the direction of the previously apprehended NSCN (K-YA) cadre, SS Capt Yumsen Kongkang, indicating links between the individuals involved in the insurgent network operating in the area.
During questioning, the apprehended cadre reportedly provided information regarding the infiltration of cadres along with weapons into the Changlang area, allegedly with the intention of planning attacks against security forces and collecting extortion money.
He also disclosed his alleged involvement in funnelling extortion proceeds to senior cadres.
Further investigation is underway to verify the information provided during preliminary interrogation and to identify other individuals associated with the network.