PANIDURIA, AUG 24:

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Arunachal Pradesh Police, apprehended an active cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) [NSCN (IM)] from the general area of New Paniduria in Tirap district on August 23 based on specific intelligence inputs.

The apprehended cadre was identified as Wangchan Wangsu, a self-styled Private of NSCN (IM), aged 31. Security forces recovered one pistol, one magazine and five live rounds of .32 mm ammunition from his possession.

The operation also led to the recovery of Rs 5,450 in cash, three Aadhaar cards belonging to different individuals, one Voter ID card, a phone number list and one torch light with charger.

Wangsu along with the recovered items was handed over to the concerned authorities for further investigation and necessary legal action.

The operation highlights the coordinated efforts of Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police in countering insurgent activities and maintaining peace and security in Tirap district.