3 militants killed in Nagaland factional fight

Three Naga underground activists were killed in an exchange of fire between rivals NSCN (I-M) and NSCN (Unification) at 7th mile area in the outskirts of Dimapur on Tuesday.

Three Naga underground activists were killed in an exchange of fire between rivals NSCN (I-M) and NSCN (Unification) at 7th mile area in the outskirts of Dimapur on Tuesday.

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The police said one cadre each of the NSCN (I-M) and the NSCN (U) were dead while the identity of another cadre was unknown.

The clash continued intermittently for over three hours, according to the police.

However, the rival groups dispersed with the arrival of senior police officials, CRPF personnel and village elders.