Kohima: The 37 Assam Rifles, under aegis of Headquarter 6 Sector Assam Rifles, recently conducted three successful operations in quick succession in the areas of Khehoi village, 5TH Mile and Super Market areas of Dimapur, resulting in recovery of five weapons, 153 rounds of live assorted ammunition along with apprehension of two NSCN (R) cadres and four arms peddlers.
According to a release by the Inspector general of Assam Rifles (North), on November 3, an operation was launched jointly by 37 Assam Rifles and 32 Assam Rifles based on information regarding presence of arms peddler with weapons in a house near Khehoi village of Dimapur district.
During the operation, suspected house was searched, which led to apprehension of one suspected arms peddler along with recovery of one Point 22 Rifle, one Point 303 Rifle and 143 rounds of live assorted ammunition.
The second operation was launched by 37 Assam Rifles on November 4, which resulted in apprehension of one Self Styled Lieutenant and one suspected cadre of NSCN (R).
The operation was conducted based on information regarding extortion activities in the area of Chumukedima area of Dimapur. As part of operation multiple surveillances were established in general area Chumukedima and 5th Mile which led to successful interception of the active cadres along with recovery of one illegal weapon and ten live rounds. The third operation was launched by 37 Assam Rifles on November 5, based on information regarding likely arms deal near 7th Mile, Chumukedima. On spotting two suspected individuals near 7th Mile, pursuit was undertaken, resulting in interception of the individuals near super market area of Dimapur town.
Search of suspected individuals led to recovery of one illegal weapon. On spot questioning individual admitted that they had come to Chumukedima and Dimapur to trade weapons and further revealed the presence of another weapon in Purana Bazaar.
Immediately, the area was searched and one more illegal weapon was recovered. The conduct of pro-active operations and successful interception or apprehension of cadres or arms peddlers has served a severe dent to extortion and illegal arms nexus in Chumukedima in Dimapur.
The operations have thus contributed towards improvement of security situation in the area, the release claimed. (UNI)
