The man was arrested during a joint operation by the security personnel team. (Representational)
Acting on a tip-off regarding suspected movements of insurgent groups, Central Reserve Police Force personnel along with a team of Nampong police and Assam Rifles conducted a special joint operation on the intervening night of January 22-23, in the adjoining jungle area of Namgoi.
During the operation, the joint team noticed a suspicious person and arrested him.
As per the preliminary investigation, the individual revealed his identity as SS Rajapio NSCN-K(YA) (a banned insurgent group) Sepkam Lungphi.
A case was filed against him and he was handed over to Nampong Police station.
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