AR nabs NSCN (K) cadre involved in IG stadium attack

The Assam Rifles have apprehended a cadre of the underground group NSCN (K) who is alleged to have been one of the perpetrators that attacked security personnel at the Indra Gandhi Stadium on March 26, in Kohima, that subsequently led to the abrogation of the group’s ceasefire with the government.

The Assam Rifles issued a press release on Wednesday informing about the catch.

“On 23 May 2016, 37 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 6 Sector Assam Rifles apprehended No 14695 self styled Captain Nasaka Kinny of NSCN (K) during an operation launched by the unit in Thilixu area of Dimapur,” the establishment stated.  

“Self Styled Captain Nasaka is one of the four NSCN (K) cadres who carried out attack on Assam Rifles personnel at Indra Gandhi Stadium on 26 Mar 15, which resulted in abrogation of cease-fire that NSCN (K) had with Govt of India. Since this incident, Nasaka was wanted by the police and the security forces with a prize money of Rs 2 lakhs on his head. After carrying out the attack Nasaka had escaped to Ponyo camp of NSCN (K) in Myanmar. Recently he came back in the state with intensions to carry out attacks on SF,” the press release said.  

Personnel of the 37th Assam Rifles launched an operation during the night of May 22-23 that led to the capture of the cadre, the security force said. He was apprehended along with ‘six weapons and warlike stores,’ it stated. The recovered weapons are said to include an AK-47 Assault Rifle, a US Carbine, two .22 rifles and two single barrel guns. In addition, a Chinese hand grenade, a prismatic compass and 194 rounds of assorted ammunition were also found in his possession, the press release said.

“On spot questioning, Nasaka admitted his alliance with NSCN (K) as well as his involvement in  attack on Assam Rifles personnel at Indra Gandhi Stadium, Kohima,” the security force added.

Al Ngullie, May 25, 2016, Eastern Mirror

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