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Arunachal Border Crackdown: NSCN (IM) Linked Duo Held
7 Sep
Summary
- Two NSCN (IM) linked overground workers apprehended by Assam Rifles.
- Suspects allegedly facilitated recruitment and provided logistical support.
- The operation occurred in Arunachal Pradesh near Tinsukia on Saturday.
In a significant operation, the Lekhapani Battalion of Assam Rifles apprehended two individuals suspected of being overground workers for the NSCN (IM). The joint operation took place in the Wara area of Arunachal Pradesh, close to Tinsukia, on Saturday. Intelligence reports had suggested the suspects were involved in recruiting local youth into insurgent networks.
Preliminary interrogations revealed that the apprehended persons, identified as Kekho Namet and Yumsen Mannow from Tirap district, maintained connections with a self-styled major of the NSCN (IM). They allegedly provided logistical aid, assisted in cadre movement and communication, and supported recruitment efforts. There were also indications that they were planning to move an NSCN (K-YA) cadre and a weapon to an insurgent camp.
Security officials believe this action will yield valuable intelligence regarding the support systems operating in the region. The operation underscores the heightened focus on the Assam-Arunachal border and the insurgency-affected areas of eastern Arunachal, particularly the TLC districts known for Naga insurgent group activities.
