ES Reporter

ITANAGAR,  Aug 9: In a significant development, the National Investigating Agency (NIA)  which is  investigating the  assassination case of  former Minister and NPP MLA  Khonsa (West), Tirong Aboh and 10 others has released  the posters of six NSCN cadres alleged  involved in executing the crime.
Releasing the posters, NIA has also announced reward for informer   from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 2 lakh against the six militants in connection with the Case No RC 03/2019/NIA/GUW(09.4.2019).
The posters carry information of  self-styled Lt Col Apem, a resident of Tizit in Nagaland; self-styled Captain Ellie Ketok, a resident of Kheti village under Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh; self-styled ‘Kilonser’ Ravi Wangno, a resident of Dadam village under Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh; self-styled Major General Absolon Tangkhul, a resident of Phatang village under Ukhrul district of Manipur; and self-styled Captain Victor Tangkhul, a resident of Ukhrul district of Manipur and SS James Kiwang, a resident of  Hasik village, under Sagaing, Myanmar.
The posters also announce cash rewards ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 3 lakh for those providing information leading to the arrest of the accused.
When contacted, Superintendent of Police, Khonsa, confirmed that the posters has been released by the NIA. Further, the Police Headquarters (PHQ) here in the state capital also confirmed that the posters have been released by the National Investigating Agency.
Former Minister and NPP MLA   Tirong Aboh along with 10 Others were assassinated  by suspected NSCN militants  near Bogapani area of Tirap District  on  May 21 last.
The state government on June 2 last in its first cabinet meeting  has recommended the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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