Arrested NSCN (K) cadre. (File image)

Security forces have nabbed a proscribed NSCN-K rebel from Manmao in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district.

Police said acting on intelligence inputs about the presence of militants at Phinbiro-I village under Manmao circle, a joint operation was launched by Manmao Police and 9th Rajputana Rifles on the intervening night of March 20 and 21.

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Changlang SP Mihin Gambo said during the search operation, one suspected militant was held by the joint team from a jhum field at Phinbiro-I village of the district.

The arrested militant has been identified as self-styled sergeant Moshang Thampang.

During interrogation, the NSCN (K) militant admitted that he had come for extortion in the area, said SP Gambo.

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The police recovered some cash and extortion notes from his possession.