IMPHAL, July 6: The hardcore cadre of NSCN (K), who was formally arrested by National Investigative Agency (NIA) from the court in connection with the deadly Chandel ambush on June 4 and later taken to Delhi for interrogation, has been brought back to Imphal today morning.
The NSCN (K) cadre has been identified as Khumla Abi Anal, 40 alias Ambison son of Late Khumlo Khunjo Anal of Lambung village in Chandel district. He is said to be the Regional Authority, Amamchat Region Chandel of NSCN (K).
He was arrested by a team of Imphal West District Police Commando from a rented house belonging to one Nabachandra at Lamphel Super Market under Lamphel Police Station, Imphal West on June 11 around 11.10 am.
Later, he was formally arrested from the court in connection with a case registered by NIA, Guwahati and was taken to Delhi.
It may be mentioned that Ambison was remanded to judicial custody in connection with a case registered by Lamphel Police Station against him. However, he was formally arrested by NIA from the court of District & Session Judge/Manipur East at Uripok Cheirap Court on June 29, relating to the case registered by the investigative agency on June 6 in connection with the fatal Chandel ambush.
He was taken to Delhi on June 30 by a team of NIA comprising of four officials for interrogation.
Upon his arrival in Imphal, Ambison has been put under requisition at Imphal Police Station.
He will be produced before the court by a team of NIA tomorrow which is the last day of custodial remand to the investigative agency.