GUWAHATI: Troops of the Indian Army in a joint operation with Arunachal Pradesh police apprehended a hardcore NSCN (I-M) cadre near Deomali in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, an official statement issued here on Monday, said.
Based on a specific input, the joint team launched an operation on Saturday and apprehended the 44-year-old cadre, identified as Lomben Shin. He is a resident of Lomlo village in Tirap district.
It is suspected that the insurgent was actively involved in extortion and recruitment activities in the region.
The team also recovered one 7.65 mm pistol along with two live rounds of ammunition and extortion notes from the insurgent. He has been handed over to Deomali police station for further investigation.
“The successful operation has dealt a severe blow to the activities of the proscribed group in the region,” the statement said.