HT Correspondent
DIBRUGARH, May 2: Security forces have apprehended three more active cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim from different parts of Arunachal Pradesh, even as intensified counter-insurgency operations continue across the eastern districts.
The arrested individuals have been identified as SS Lt. Bewang Tangha and Manseng Jugli, both linked to NSCN (KYA), and Kamnong Pangtha of NSCN-KK.
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According to Arunachal Pradesh Police, the arrests were made during a series of coordinated operations conducted over the past few days along the Indo-Myanmar border based on credible intelligence inputs.
“On April 29, SS Lt. Bewang Tangha, an active cadre of NSCN (KYA), was successfully apprehended. Earlier, an operation at New Putok village on April 27 led to the arrest of Manseng Jugli, followed by the apprehension of Kamnong Pangtha during subsequent investigation,” the police said in a statement.
A case has been registered at Nampong Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
Officials said the crackdown on insurgent groups will continue as part of sustained efforts to restore stability in the region.
In a related development, three cadres of the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) were also apprehended in Tirap district during a joint operation by Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police.
The arrested cadres—Wingan Agan (33), Jhonny Riba (21) and Rajapeyu Khechan Khetey (30)—were held in the Wancho Colony area of Khonsa.
Security forces recovered two 7.65 mm pistols with magazines, nine live rounds of ammunition, mobile phones, SIM cards, GPRN-related documents and a small quantity of suspected contraband from their possession.
Officials said large-scale operations have been launched across eastern Arunachal Pradesh, particularly along the border areas, to flush out insurgent elements.
“Operations against insurgents are ongoing, and several cadres have been apprehended and sent to jail. The crackdown will continue,” an official added.
