Guwahati, 12th September: In a significant operation, police arrested an NSCN (IM) cadre and seized a large cache of ammunition, including hand grenades, pistols, and live cartridges, at Pengari in Tinsukia on September 12. The operation, led by OC Naveen Chetia, aimed to disrupt insurgent activities in the region.
The arrested cadre has been sent to the Tinsukia Superintendent of Police’s office for further interrogation, which is expected to reveal the motives behind the insurgent’s entry into Assam with weapons.
This operation follows a similar crackdown on August 31, where Itanagar Capital Region Police apprehended two hardcore insurgents and one overground worker in Naharlagun, who were posing as NSCN-IM members and extorting money from the public. The swift action by the police teams highlights their commitment to countering insurgent activities in the region.