On July 31, the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) released three cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as Thanilung Gangmei, Corpl David Daimei and Pte Houthaingam Kamei, held as captives on the request of several civil society organisation including the Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) and Joint Tribal Council, reports The Sangai Express. The NSCN-IM cadres were released after they declared that they will never take up arms or act against the ZUF.