Mokokchung Police on May 23 arrested two members of the NSCN (Khango) faction in connection with an abduction and ransom case.
According to a press release issued by the Additional Superintendent of Police and PRO, Mokokchung, the arrested individuals have been identified as Olemmeren (21 years), NSCN (Khango) SS Razou Peyu, son of Imtisosang, resident of Yaongyimsen village under Changtongya Police Station, and Apong Phom (32 years), NSCN (Khango) SS Sectional Officer, son of late Moba Phom, resident of Yongam village under Longleng Police Station.
The police informed that they received information that the two had “abducted one person from Penli Ward, Mokokchung for ransom.” The victim was reportedly released “after payment of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only).”
Acting swiftly, police personnel “swung into action and tracked them in Assam and after a hot pursuit they were arrested and brought back to Mokokchung,” the release stated.
A regular case has been registered “as per relevant sections of law,” and investigation is “ongoing till the filing of this report.”
