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A fierce gunfight erupted between security forces and militants in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district near the Myanmar border. The encounter resulted in the neutralization of two militants suspected to be from the NSCN-K-YA faction. The security forces effectively responded to an initial attack during a routine patrol. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in managing cross-border militancy in India's northeastern region.

Key Points: Two NSCN-K Militants Killed in Arunachal Pradesh Encounter

  • Two militants killed in cross-border operation in Longding
  • NSCN-K-YA faction active despite peace negotiations
  • Encounter occurred during routine security patrol
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2 militants killed in gunfight with security forces in Arunachal

Security forces neutralize two militants from NSCN-K-YA faction during intense gunfight near India-Myanmar border in Longding district

"In response, the security forces effectively retaliated against the attack - Defence Spokesperson"

Itanagar, June 6

Security forces neutralised two militants during a fierce gun battle in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district, bordering Myanmar, officials said on Friday.

A Defence spokesperson said that the slain militants were suspected to be from the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-K-YA) faction.

The gunfight occurred on Thursday when during the patrolling party of the security forces came under attack from militants believed to be operating across the porous India-Myanmar border in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh.

"In response, the security forces effectively retaliated against the attack," the spokesman said, adding that during the intense firefight, the armed cadres withdrew across the International Border towards Myanmar.

The NSCN (K-YA) faction has been active in cross-border operations despite ongoing peace negotiations with various other Naga outfits including dominant faction NSCN (IM).

Meanwhile, on May 14, ten militants were killed during an encounter with the Assam Rifles in southern Manipur's Chandel district, which shares the unfenced border with Myanmar and a large cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the spot.

The cache comprised seven AK-47 rifles, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, a M4 rifle, and four single-barrel breech-loading rifles, ammunition and other war-like stores.

On April 27, three militants of the NSCN-K-YA faction were killed during a fierce gun battle between the security forces and the extremists in Arunachal Pradesh's same Longding district.

Meanwhile, the Army and Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Assam Police, earlier apprehended a wanted top cadre of the NSCN-KYA from Assam's Charaideo district.

The NSCN-K-YA has earlier served an extortion notice of Rs 20 lakh to the public sector oil major Oil India Limited (OIL).

The notice was signed by the outfit's self-styled Major, Tha Aung and sent to OIL's office in Manabhum, located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

The OIL has its operational site at the Manabhum reserve forest in eastern Arunachal, and the thickly forested reserve forest areas fall under both Changlang and Namsai districts.

On April 29, three militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) were killed during an encounter with the security forces in Assam's mountainous Dima Hasao district.

However, the faction of the NSCN they belonged to is yet to be known. Two AK series rifles and a pistol were recovered from the forested areas. The NSCN-K-YA has not signed a ceasefire agreement with the Centre. Four northeastern states - Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Manipur (398 km), Nagaland (215 km) and Mizoram (510 km) -- share 1,643-km unfenced border with Myanmar.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Our security forces are doing a great job protecting our borders! These militants have been causing trouble for too long. The porous Myanmar border needs stricter monitoring though. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate our forces' efforts, I worry about the cycle of violence in the Northeast. The government should focus more on development projects to win hearts and minds. Peace talks need to be prioritized over military solutions.
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Arjun S.
The extortion notice to OIL shows these groups are just criminals masquerading as revolutionaries. ₹20 lakh demand? Shameful! Our jawans must keep up the pressure until they surrender or are eliminated.
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Sunita R.
My cousin serves in Assam Rifles and says the terrain is extremely challenging. We should appreciate their sacrifices more. But also, why is Myanmar not cooperating enough? This border issue needs diplomatic solutions too.
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Vikram J.
The recovery of so many weapons is alarming! Where are they getting these arms from? China? This is a serious national security threat that needs urgent attention at the highest levels.
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Neha P.
As someone from the Northeast, I request mainland Indians to understand this is complex. Many youth join these groups due to unemployment and lack of opportunities. Military action alone won't solve decades-old issues.
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Karan D.
The frequency of these encounters is worrying. Government should consider fencing the Myanmar border like we did with Bangladesh. It's expensive but necessary for national security.

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