2 NSCN(IM) cadres held in Arunachal

The Assam Rifles apprehended two cadres of the NSCN(IM) from Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh on early Tuesday, a defence spokesman said.

The two arrested persons were a self-styled private and a linkman of the outfit, Kohima-based Defence Spokesman Col Chiranjit Konwer said.

Extortion notes along with some other documents were recovered from their possession.

They were found to be followers of Jante Josham, a self-styled major of the NSCN(IM).