Assam Rifles, in a daring operation at a little past midnight, rescued six civilians who were held captive for want of ransom in Dimapur. All the six persons were kidnapped between 13 to 27 April 23 and their family members contacted for paying ransom. NSCN cadres who have have been arrested are SS Lt Khenito Assumi, S/O Tolivi Assumi, Chekiye vill, Chumukedima, SS 2nd Lt Neison, S/O Late Rongneiegnk, Nungsai vill, Kangpokpi, SS Lance Cpl Mughahuto, S/O Late Hewoto, Tichibami vill, Suruhoto, Zunheboto, SS Sgt Chonpenthung Murry, S/O Chenethung Murry, Wokha vill, Wokha, SS Sgt Katoho Yeptho, S/O Late Khumtsa, 3rd Mile, Dimapur. Individuals have been rescued from Bamanpukhri House – apparently an illegal place for similar nefarious activities by NSCN IM.
Details of individuals rescued are Mr Mulutayo Kezo, S/O Pusazo, Headmaster of Govt High School, Kikruma, Phek-kidnapped on 25 Apr 23, Mr Akito Sumi, S/O Hikavi, Burma camp, Dimapur-kidnapped on 27 Apr 23, Mr Raju Gupta, S/O Ramesh Prasad Gupta Judge Bazaar vill, Aarah Dist, Bihar-kidnapped on 21 Apr 23, Mr Raj Kumar Das, S/O Manik Das, Lanka vill, Assam- kidnapped on 21 Apr 23, Mr Piyar Ali, S/O Ajgar Ali, Lahorijan vill, Karbi Anglong, Assam- kidnapped on 13 Apr 23 & Huvito Sumi, S/O Ovito Sumi, Half Nagarjan vill, Dimapur- kidnapped on 27 Apr 23.