Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police apprehended a suspected overground worker (OGW) linked to the banned NSCN(K) insurgent outfit during a joint operation in Changlang district on October 12.
The operation, conducted by the 20 Assam Rifles and police in the Magantong area of Bordumsa, followed intelligence inputs about the movement and activities of individuals suspected of having links with the outfit.
The apprehended person was identified as Wangphan Hakhun, son of Phangwang Hakhun and a resident of Rajangar-II village under Bordumsa Police Station.
Preliminary interrogation reportedly indicated that Hakhun collected and transferred extortion money on behalf of SS Captain David Lowang, identified as the outfit’s revenue in-charge for Changlang district, and SS Captain Phuaney Hakhun. He was also suspected of arranging logistical support for NSCN cadres.
Hakhun was handed over to Bordumsa Police Station for further investigation and legal action.
