National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Captain Gideon Thangal, who was arrested by 34 Assam Rifle (AR) on February 21 in Senapati District of Manipur has been released on February 22, reports E-Pao. All stranded vehicles including commercial and private vehicles were given free passage after the news of release of Gideon was confirmed by the frontal organizations, who spearheaded the negotiations since the stand-off erupted on February 20.