1. Namsai police have captured three of the four escaped inmates.
2. The arrests took place last night after an extensive search.
3. The captured individuals include Mineshwar Dihingia, Arjun Kanda, and Robin Surin.
Itanagar, Aug 20: Namsai police have successfully captured three of the four inmates who escaped from Namsai jail earlier this month. The arrests occurred last night following a thorough search operation.
The apprehended fugitives are Mineshwar Dihingia, an NSCN (U) commander, Arjun Kanda, and Robin Surin. Dihingia was caught in Lekang Gohain, while Kanda and Surin were arrested in Piyong Kachari village.
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One inmate, Gopal Munda, remains at large. Munda, who was detained under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, continues to evade capture. Authorities have ramped up their search efforts to locate him.
The escape took place on the night of August 17, sparking a widespread manhunt. The escaped group included Arjun Kanda, Gopal Munda, Robin Surin, and Mineshwar Dihingia, with Dihingia’s affiliation to the NSCN (U) group being particularly noted.