On April 6, two suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) extortionists were arrested for extortion near clock tower in Dimapur District, reports Morung Express. The arrestees were identified as Zhutovi Yeptho and Hokuzha Zhimomi. INR 10,000 was recovered from the arrestees.
Earlier on April 5, another NSCN-IM extortionist was arrested in the Rail Bazaar in Dimapur District while extorting from vegetable vendors, reports Morung Express. The arrested individual was indeitifed as Bappa Ghosh.
Moreover, on April 4, four NSCN-IM extortionists were arrested at Nyamo Lotha Road in Dimapur for extortion, reports Morung Express. The arrested individuals were identified as ‘undersecretary’ Nuklo Pongen, ‘section officer’ Dominic Lotha, ‘undersecretary’ Yeshika Yeptho and ‘section officer’ Shelvin Sankhil.
Separately on the same day, a NSCN-Reformation (NSCN-R) extortionist identified as Ghokivi was arrested for extorting from auto drivers at Hazi park in Dimapur District, reports Morung Express. INR 1,48,000 was recovered from the arrestee.
On April 2, a suspected NSCN-IM militant Mokul Ali was arrested at new market area in Dimapur District for extortion, reports Morung Express. INR 1950 was recovered from the arrested militant.
Earlier on April 1, a suspected NSCN-IM extortionist identified as Mughato Chishi was arrested from Burma camp in Dimapur District for extorting from drivers, reports Morung Express. INR 300 was recovered from the arrested militant.