Itanagar, May 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ang Mai-led NSCN (K) faction on Tuesday alleged that two of its senior cadres were killed after security personnel opened fire on a Naga group unit in the Doimuk Nala area under Miao Circle in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district.
In a statement, the NSCN (K) claimed that the incident took place on Monday night when members of its “Pangsau Pass Command Group” were engaged in what it described as “peace mobilisation” activities in the area.
According to the outfit, the cadres were also involved in efforts to “revive the Stilwell International Highway” for the benefit of people living in the region when they allegedly came under “intense and unprovoked firing” by security forces.
The outfit identified the deceased as self-styled Lt. Col. Umkong, a resident of Nayang village under the Tangshang region, and self-styled Sergeant Enu of Chithok village under the Leinong region.
Describing the incident as “tragic and deeply distressing”, the NSCN (K) said the deaths were an “irreparable loss” to the families and comrades of the deceased and reflected the “continuing suffering and sacrifices endured by the Naga people”.
The outfit condemned what it termed an “irresponsible and provocative act” and alleged that the firing occurred despite its claimed commitment to maintaining peace and restraint.
The NSCN (K) further claimed that such incidents could destabilise the “fragile peace and mutual understandings” that have been maintained over time and warned that the use of force would deepen mistrust and undermine efforts towards political dialogue.
The group also called upon the authorities to clarify whether the alleged action was carried out under the directives of the Government of India or independently by the security forces.
It urged steps to prevent similar incidents in the future, maintaining that lasting peace could only be achieved through “mutual respect, responsible conduct and unwavering commitment to dialogue”.
Meanwhile, reports suggested that arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
There were also reports that NSCN (K) militants had been continuously pressuring villagers to pay extortion money.
Security forces launched a massive search operation in the area on Monday after a fierce gun battle reportedly broke out when troops conducting the operation came under heavy fire from militants.
The security personnel retaliated, leading to the encounter.
Source: IANS
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