KOHIMA: An alleged member of the NSCN-K was reportedly killed, and another was captured following an encounter in an area of Nagaland’s Mon district.
According to an official statement from the ministry of defence issued on Monday (March 04), the operation led to the recovery of several arms, ammunition, explosives and war-like materials.
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The ministry of defence stated that the Assam Rifles initiated the operation based on specific intelligence regarding the movement of insurgents planning abduction and extortion in the vicinity of Sangsa village, located in Mon district of Nagaland.
The operation commenced during the night of March 3-4, 2024.
Upon intercepting the insurgents, Assam Rifles troops came under fire from the group.
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In response, the Assam Rifles personnel engaged in a firefight with the insurgents.
Consequently, one insurgent was reported killed, and another was apprehended during the exchange.
Additionally, one automatic rifle, one automatic pistol, grenades, ammunition, and various other war-related items were seized.
Intelligence sources suggest that the insurgents belong to the NSCN-K.