NSCN (I-M) has refuted the claim of police that four of its functionaries were arrested for allegedly trying to hijack a vehicle near New Medziphema area on national highway (NH) 29.
Reacting to news reports in this regard, MIP of NSCN(I-M) clarified that the incident had nothing to do with vehicle hijack attempt as claimed by the police in a press release.
NSCN (I-M) alleged that there were dark shadows that loom on NH-29 and are involved in illicit drug and arms business.
In this regard, MIP said as per intelligence sources, one particular party “inimical to Naga interest” was entering Dimapur with illicit drugs and other illegal items. It said the four cadres were dispatched to identify and deal with the party accordingly.
MIP however regretted that the police developed a “misconceived notion that the NSCN members were attempting to hijack the SUV.”
NSCN(I-M) therefore demanded that police to come out with an answer as to what transpired between them and the SUV occupants as they were set free after focusing their attention on its cadres.