Itanagar: An active cadre of the banned NSCN (K–Niki Sumi) faction was arrested in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district, officials said on Saturday.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team of the Assam Rifles and state police launched an operation in the Hukanjuri area on Thursday and apprehended Jenlong Supong, a self-styled captain of the proscribed group.
Security personnel recovered a pistol, a magazine, six rounds of ammunition, a mobile phone and a PAN card from his possession, officials said. Supong was subsequently handed over to Khonsa Police Station along with the seized items for further investigation and legal action.
One of the officials said the operation underscores the sustained coordination and vigilance of central and state security agencies in maintaining stability in Arunachal Pradesh’s sensitive border districts.
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“Such intelligence-driven measures are vital for curbing insurgent activities and strengthening the overall security environment,” he added.
