DIMAPUR, Feb 20 NNN: Keeping up the vigil during the elections, Assam Rifles recovered caches of huge cash across various locations in Nagaland today.
During a routine frisking, one, TangthusenjuSangtam , allegedly an NPF worker, was caught with Rs. 1.5 lakh in cash at Sampurre under Kiphire district, an Assam Rifles source said.
In another incident, a Maruti Gypsy (NL-03- 0483) was intercepted in Shamatorand and Rs. 4.03 lakh was recovered in cash from the occupants identified as M Shophu, M Kilungba, Yimto, Toshiand and Akngal. The recovered cash and the individuals have been handed over to the ADC and police officer at Shamatore.
In another incident, according to the Assam Rifles source, one self style colonel SupoMeren of NSCN –IM, from Hevito Battalion located in New Chungtia was apprehended with Rs. 2.8 lakh in cash by the troops of Assam Rifles while he was allegedly extorting money from the locals. Extortion slips and several other incriminating documents were also recovered from his possession, the Assam Rifles source stated. He has been handed over to the police stn at Tuli along with the recovery, said the Assam Rifles source.
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