GUWAHATI: In a major set-back to NSCN (R) Hangnong Pangtha, self-styled corporal and town commander of Changlang town was apprehended on the night of October 15 by the Changlang battalion of Assam Rifles.
Based on a specific input of a cadre trying to terrorise and extort money from Changlang town, a column of security forces reached the location of the cadre. On seeing the column approaching the cadre tried to flee, however, the alert column apprehended the escaping cadre.
Changlang battalion under DAO Division has been carrying out unabated operations in South Arunachal Pradesh to keep the area peaceful and out of clutches of insurgents and this apprehension will go a long way in creating fear among the anti-national elements in the area.
Post spot interrogation the cadre admitted to being active part of the banned outfit since 2015 and had undergone training at NSCN training camps. The cadre has been actively involved in extortion activities in Changlang district and had been functioning as town commander for the banned outfit.