NSCN (K-YA) cadre killed in encounter with Army in Arunachal Pradesh

The cadres of the outfit NSCN (K-YA) fired upon the troops comprising local police and army personnel and the troops retaliated

Published on: Oct 26, 2024, 16:15:56 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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A cadre of the Yung Aung faction of the banned National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) has been killed in an encounter with Indian Army in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday, officials said on Saturday.

The army said one pistol and war-like stores have been recovered from encounter spot. (Representational image)

According to the army, the incident took place in the Changkhao area of Longding district on Friday. One pistol and war-like stores have been recovered from encounter spot.

“Acting on movement of cadres in the general area Changkhao in Longding district, the Arunachal Pradesh police and Assam Rifles launched a search operation on October 25,” the army said in a press release.

“The cadres of the outfit fired upon the troops comprising local police and army personnel. Reacting swiftly, the troops retaliated and in the exchange of fire, one cadre of NSCN (K-YA) was neutralised,” it said.

More details of the incident are awaited.

NSCN (K-YA) is a faction of the banned NSCN (Khaplang), which is led by Yung Aung, nephew of the founder of the group SS Khaplang.

Unlike other NSCN factions and a few other Naga terror groups, which are in ceasefire with the central government and engaged in peace talks, NSCN (K-YA) is active and steadfast in its demand for a sovereign nation for the Naga people.

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A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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