DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): In a major drive against extortion in Wokha district, troops of Assam Rifles with “tenacity” carried out action against NSCN (IM) cadres who were collecting money from vehicles plying on road Bhandari-Wokha. This was stated in a press note issued by PRO IGAR North. In two separate incidents on two consecutive days of 14 and 15 November, a total of four NSCN (IM) cadres along with one pistol and one M-21 Chinese rifle were apprehended while they were carrying out extortion activities, the press note informed.
On 14 November, two NSCN (IM) cadres identified as SS Sgt Maj Mayo Khapai of Ukhrul district, Manipur and SS Pvt Tazanlo Messen of Tseminyu, Kohima district were apprehended by Assam Rifles personnel while extorting money from a vehicle on Wokha road. On 15 November, two more NSCN (IM) cadres were apprehended by Assam Rifles personnel when they were stopping vehicles at Baghty on Wokha road for money collection. SS Cpl Monko Phaon of Longleng district and SS Lt Tongku Tontang Chandel district, Manipur were apprehended with one M-21 Chinese Rifle, it was informed.
“The recent apprehensions would considerably aid in curbing the menace of extortion in Wokha district thereby providing much relief to the masses including the business community. Assam rifles stands committed to its resolve of relentless pursuit in its drive against extortion to provide relief to the common man and haggard commuters”, stated the press note from the IGAR North.
On 14 November, two NSCN (IM) cadres identified as SS Sgt Maj Mayo Khapai of Ukhrul district, Manipur and SS Pvt Tazanlo Messen of Tseminyu, Kohima district were apprehended by Assam Rifles personnel while extorting money from a vehicle on Wokha road. On 15 November, two more NSCN (IM) cadres were apprehended by Assam Rifles personnel when they were stopping vehicles at Baghty on Wokha road for money collection. SS Cpl Monko Phaon of Longleng district and SS Lt Tongku Tontang Chandel district, Manipur were apprehended with one M-21 Chinese Rifle, it was informed.
“The recent apprehensions would considerably aid in curbing the menace of extortion in Wokha district thereby providing much relief to the masses including the business community. Assam rifles stands committed to its resolve of relentless pursuit in its drive against extortion to provide relief to the common man and haggard commuters”, stated the press note from the IGAR North.
