Arunachal Pradesh: Six NSCN (IM) insurgents killed in encounter in Khonsa

“Acting upon actionable and specific information by SIB Arunachal Pradesh, a joint team of 6 Assam Rifle and Arunachal Pradesh Police conducted an early morning action today in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh near Nginu village. In the operation, 6 NSCN- IM armed cadre have been killed. 1 Assam Rifle personnel also received injuries. 6 long-range weapons (Four AK-47 and 2 Chinese MQ) have been recovered so far,” state DGP R P Upadhyaya said.

The DGP also said SP Longding and CO 6 AR were on the spot.

The gunfight began at around 4.30 am.

The injured jawan is stable and receiving medical aid at a military hospital.

Khonsa is approximately 50 km east of Tinsukia in Tirap district.