Two NSCN(IM) cadres arrested

Two NSCN(IM) cadres were arrested during a joint operation by security forces in Dima Hasao district, an army spokesman said here today.

Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of the 43rd Assam Rifle and police made the arrest from Kashipur and Lodi villages while they were carrying out extortion activities in the area yesterday, he said.

A pistol along with seven rounds of live ammunition were recovered from their possession.

The militants were later handed over to the Haflong police station, he said.