Two NSCN-IM cadres held in Nagaland; drugs, cash seized

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KOHIMA:

Security forces apprehended two cadres of the NSCN (IM) near Dhansiri area in Dimapur, Nagaland on October 16.

Based on specific input, the security forces launched an operation and apprehended the two cadres involved in suspicious activities in the area, officials informed.

The troops also recovered 20 live rounds of ammunition of 70 mm, two pairs uniform of NSCN (IM), 76,000 World is Yours (WY) tablets amounting to Rs 7.6 crore approximately and Rs 7,90,000 cash from the possession of the individuals.

The apprehended persons along with recovered items have been handed over to East Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation.

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