Based on specific input, 5 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Hq IGAR (North) conducted an operation in Sumi Gate, Zunheboto on February 9.
According to PRO IGAR (N) during the operation two NSCN (K) cadres were apprehended who were indulging in extortion activities at Zunheboto town. The apprehended were identified as ‘sergeant major’ Ivuto Chophy and ‘corporal’ Kunovi.
PRO stated that, the cadres were in possession of an extortion note addressed to the engineer, Irrigation Department of Zunheboto.
The apprehended cadres along with recovered items were handed over to Zunheboto Police Station, PRO added.