Six NSCN-IM cadres killed in a operation in Arunachal Pradesh

GUWAHATI: A team of Indian Army, Assam Rifles and Arunachal Police in a joint operation neutralised six active cadres of NSCN (IM) near Nginu in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh.

Based on intelligence regarding the presence of armed cadres of the group, Indian troops swiftly launched a well-planned and coordinated operation in the area.

P Khongsai, Public Relation Officer (Defence) Guwahati said, “On seeing the search column of troops, the insurgents opened heavy volume of fire in a bid to flee from the spot. The troops retaliated with effective and accurate fire and in the ensuing fire fight six cadres were neutralised while one soldier of Assam Rifles has been injured. The troops also recovered six Rifles and ammunition, IEDs and other warlike stores.”


Khongsai added that the operation is in progress and the identification of the neutralised cadres and their allegiance to the NSCN (IM) faction operating in Myanmar is being ascertained. The injured soldier has been evacuated and is in stable condition.