Recruitment bid of NSCN IM foiled in Nagaland

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KOHIMA | November 24, 2019:

In a major breakthrough a covert recruitment racket of NSCN (IM) was busted by troops of Indian Army and Assam Rifles in Mon district on November 21.

Based on specific input regarding group of youth being taken by NSCN (IM) cadres to Aopao Camp from villages of Mon district for recruitment, troops of Indian Army and Assam Rifles intercepted it on Mon-Aboi road thereby foiling a major recruitment bid.

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Two NSCN (IM) cadres namely SS Corporal Loajah and SS Sgt Manza were apprehended and 32 youth hailing from Laokkun, Tizit Town, Jaboka, Nokzang, Hatothi (Naginimora) and Chingphoi villages were rescued.

Spot questioning revealed that youth from local areas had been lured by various UG groups on the pretext of providing jobs Post Naga Solution.

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The arrested persons and the innocent youth have been handed over to the Mon police Station on November 22 for further investigation.