In a recent incident in Assam’s Tinsukia district, three suspected members of the banned National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) militant group allegedly demanded Rs 10 lakh from local businessman Dipti Gogoi in Pengeri.
The police carried out coordinated raids across Margherita, Jagun, and neighbouring State Arunachal Pradesh, leading to the arrest of three individuals connected to the extortion attempt. The arrested suspects are Ankur Gogoi, Avinash Ghosh, and Lupan Singpho.
According to police sources, Lupan Singpho, a youth from Arunachal Pradesh, had been authorised by the NSCN to extort funds. During interrogation, Singpho reportedly confessed to her involvement in the extortion scheme.
Currently, the Pengeri Police are interrogating the trio to gather more information and uncover additional details about the militant group’s activities and their role in the extortion attempt.
