NSCN-IM suspends its leader over arrest with arms; says ‘Illegal arms business highest of crimes’

Dimapur: Over the arrest of one Apam alias Ngathingpam Shimrah, a deputy kilonser of the NSCN-IM by the army while ferrying huge quantity of ammunition and weapons allegedly for warring groups in conflict-torn Manipur state, the NSCN-IM has issued a statement on Friday.

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“The arrest of Dy. Kilonser Apam alias Ngathingpam Shimrah from Wung Tangkhul Region(WTR) in connection with illegal arms trafficking in collusion with one Nagaland Police Inspector has come as a rude shock to NSCN,” the group said.

While clarifying that the group consider “illegal arms and ammunition business as one of the highest crimes as per NSCN disciplinary code,” NSCN-IM in the statement said it has placed Dy. Kilonser Nathingpam Shimrah under suspension for an indefinite period for violation of Party Disciple Article 4(c) and Article 5 (a).

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