Itanagar: Security forces engaged in a fierce firefight with suspected NSCN(K-YA) militants near the Myanmar boundary on June 5, resulting in the neutralisation of two insurgents.
The encounter occurred in Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh, when an army patrol unit responded to intelligence reports and came under attack from militants operating across the porous Indo-Myanmar border.
The engagement lasted several hours before the remaining insurgents retreated into Myanmar’s territory, utilising the dense forest cover. The deceased militants were identified as Sgt Major Nyaklung and Lance Corporal Neyung Aung, both believed to be members of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (K-YA) faction.
The group has continued to be active in cross-border operations despite ongoing peace negotiations with various Naga factions. The army has confirmed that search operations are ongoing in the region, with forces maintaining heightened vigilance.
The encounter highlights the challenges in securing India’s northeastern frontier, where militants often exploit the porous border to carry out operations. Efforts to strengthen border infrastructure and coordinate with Myanmar authorities are underway to prevent militant infiltration.
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