NAMPONG, Jan 29: Assam Rifles and Police arrested one  NSCN-KYA cadre Nayan Chakma and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from hathi camp of old Longchong in Nampong on the night of January 27 last.
Acting on a tip-off regarding the involvement of Nayan Chakma with NSCN-KYA , Assam Rifles picked up the suspected cadre and on questioning, he revealed about the cache belonging to NSCN-KYA hidden in Longchong village. Assam Rifles, police and GB of the village on searching the area recovered arms and ammunition from hathi camp. Later a pistol was also recovered from Chakma's house. One Chinese AK, 2 – Magazine, AK rounds- 490, one pistol, a walkie-talkie, and wires were recovered during the search.
Also one over-ground worker Gangwang Wanglee involved through Nayan Chakma was arrested. Both have been handed over to the Nampong police on January 28 last. Nayan Chakma was earlier also caught having involvement with NSCN- KYA in May 2022.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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