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NSCN(R) self styled leader arrested in Arunachal

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Press Trust of India Itanagar
Security forces have arrested a self-styled Sergeant Major of NSCN (R) in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

The rebel identified as Bainong Mungrey was apprehended by police from Manmao Bazaar on Monday evening under Changlang district, an official communique informed here today.

The police team led by SDPO Miao, John Pada, SI R Rawat, officer in charge of Manmao police station T Lanching arrested the underground cadre without any resistance.

The arrest of a top ranking cadre has given a serious jolt to the organisation, while so far 14 NSCN (R) cadres have been arrested by the Police and other security agencies in the district, the communique added.

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First Published: Oct 26 2016 | 1:57 PM IST

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