Hardcore NSCN(IM) militant held in Arunachal

ITANAGAR: Security forces have arrested a hardcore NSCN(Isak-Muivah) militantduring an operation at Khonsa, headquarters of Tirap district, a defence spokesman said today.

Acting on a tip off, the Khonsa battalion of the Assam Rifles apprehended the cadre who is a self-styled major of the militant organisation.

A pistol along with ammunition, 30 gram of opium, some cash and documents were recovered from his possession, Kohima-based Defence spokesman Col Chiranjeet Konwer said.

Source: indiatoday (PTI)