Kohima: An active cadre of Myanmar-based NSCN-K (YA) was held in Mokokchung for alleged involvement in extortion cases.
The cadre was caught by the Assam Rifles and Nagaland police following a joint operation which was launched based on specific intelligence of the presence of cadres in general area of Mongsenyimti Village in Mokokchung District of Nagaland.
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As per officials, the cadre was highly active since 2007 and was involved in various extortion related activities.
The apprehended cadre has been handed over to the Police for further proceedings.
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