Arunachal Pradesh: Hardcore NSCN-K militant killed in gun fight, another militant nabbed
According to the reports, based on intelligence input, the troops of Assam Rifles under the aegis of DAO Division had launched near Kunsa village in Longding district about NSCN-K militants trying to exfiltrate from Indian territory.
“The Khonsa battalions swiftly launched an operation, establishing an ambush on likely exfiltration route of the militants. The column saw move of few torches towards them, the column challenged the approaching party to ascertain if the party was of villagers. The militants did not stop and opened automatic fire, the column immediately returned fire and the exchange of f
ire lasted 20 minutes in which a hardcore NSCN-K militant was eliminated. The other militants managed to escape using cover of darkness and bad weather. In subsequent search operation launched early morning the column found the hardcore militant in combat dress who had succumbed to bullet injuries,” Kohima based Defence PRO Colonel Chiranjeet Konwer said.
Security personnel had recovered a pistol and other incriminating evidence in possession from the slain militant.
Searching operation against the fled militants at the area is still in progress.
The slain militant was identified as Honcham Wangsa, Self Styled Corporal of NSCN-K’s Mobile two group.
The militant was involved in an ambush on Assam Rifles column at Nignu on Dec 3, 2016 and is also known to be involved in extortion activities in the area.
Security forces has been carrying out aggressive operations in the South Arunachal Pradesh and this elimination has struck a blow to the illegal activities being carried out by the underground militants of the group in the area.
On the other hand, the Khonsa battalion of Assam Rifles on Sunday had apprehended a senior NSCN -K militant identified as self styled second Lieutenant Gantaih Pansa with a pistol and ammunition.
The nabbed militant is a senior leader of NSCN-K Mobile two group and has been coordinating extortion activities in Wakka Circle in Tirap district.
The militant had joined NSCN-IM in 2006 and underwent three months weapons training.
(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)
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