Arunachal Police busts Naga rebel outfit camp near Indo-Myanmar border

The operation was carried out in Lungpang area under Rima Putok circle of the Changlang district by the Arunachal Pradesh police

Updated on: Feb 23, 2023, 22:01:42 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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GUWAHATI: The Arunachal Pradesh police on Thursday said it has busted a camp of a Naga rebel outfit near the India-Myanmar border in Changlang district and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.

Police said the five armed cadres at the camp escaped but the police burnt down the rebel group ENNG’s camp (Photo:Arunachal Police)

The operation against an armed group, Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) ,was carried out by a joint team of Changlang district police and special investigation team (SIT) that “engaged with insurgents and destroyed their camp and huge recoveries of arms and ammunitions were made”, police said

The incident took place in Lungpang area under Rima Putok circle of the district. About five rebels who were at the camp managed to escape but the camp was burnt down by the police team.

Police said an AK-47 assault rifle, a M-16 rifle, hand grenades, magazines and over 120 rounds of ammunition were seized in the offensive.

“Arunachal Pradesh police-brave, valorous, leading from front…proud of you,” Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu tweeted.

The ENNG, which was formed in January 2016, is active in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh. When it was formed, the group accused other Naga rebel groups of failing the people because they were not able to find a final solution to the Naga political issue even after many decades.

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Utpal Parashar
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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