Guwahati: A militant from the banned Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) was arrested with rifles and ammunition in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district.
During a joint operation by troopers of Assam Rifles and police, self-styled Lieutenant Salhap Jugli alias Salnang (46) was caught from Jongsum village in Kantang circle.
An Italy-made pistol and six rounds of live ammunition were also found in his hands.
According to investigators, the insurgent was actively involved in forcible extortion in the district.
Another organization militant, self-styled private Bansam Hangphuk (33), surrendered to security forces on Wednesday.