Hornbill News

  Changlang, June 22: In a significant development towards peace, stability, and rehabilitation in the region, three cadres belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) have voluntarily surrendered and returned to mainstream society in Changlang district. According to official sources, two cadres of NSCN-Reformation (NSCN-R) and one cadre of NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) recently surrendered before the Changlang District Police. The surrender was facilitated through continuous counselling efforts by the police and the active support and encouragement of their family members. The surrendered individuals chose to renounce the path of violence and insurgency in order to lead a peaceful and productive life within society. Their decision reflects a growing willingness among misguided youths to embrace peace, reconciliation, and lawful livelihoods. Changlang District Police stated that the voluntary surrender marks an important step in the ongoing efforts to promote peace ...

  Itanagar, June 19:  An alleged cadre of the NSCN-K (Ang Mai) faction was apprehended during a joint operation carried out by the Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police in Tirap district, officials said on Friday. According to an official report issued by the District Information and Public Relations Office (DIPRO), the operation was launched on June 18 in the Hydel area of Khonsa town following specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of an underground operative in the locality. Acting swiftly on the information, security personnel conducted a carefully planned and coordinated ambush in the area. The operation resulted in the successful apprehension of the suspect, identified as Langsom Losu (32), alias Gangsa, an alleged member of the NSCN-K (Ang Mai) faction and a resident of the district. During the operation, the joint team recovered one 7.65 mm pistol, a magazine, 10 live rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition, and a bag from his possession. The seized weapon and am...